"Billionaireism describes both the pathology that affects you when you are so wealthy that you're effectively above consequences and above moral consideration for others, and the pathologies that having a society dominated by such people inflicts on the rest of us."
"Wynn-Williams enters her role very enthusiastic about Facebook's possibilities, but she soon becomes disenchanted. Many of those reasons are obvious, but there is also a lot in this book that has not previously been revealed."
"The ways in which the people Wynn-Williams worked with are shown to be 'careless' evolve throughout the book. At the beginning, they seem more like people who unthinkingly flick cigarette butts out of the window when it's been a dry summer."
Billionaireism, as defined by Cory Doctorow, refers to the moral detachment experienced by the ultra-wealthy and the societal consequences of their dominance. Doctorow highlights the concept of 'enshittification,' which describes the decline in quality of digital platforms due to this wealth disparity. Sarah Wynn-Williams' book, 'Careless People,' recounts her experiences at Facebook, revealing instances of harassment and the careless attitudes of executives. Initially enthusiastic, she becomes disillusioned as the company’s influence grows, showcasing the recklessness of those in power.
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