Technofeudalism: How Big Tech Replaced Capitalism

Technofeudalism, platform capitalism, algorithmic control, and digital labor - in this video, we explore how modern life is being reshaped by powerful tech platforms and what that means for your mind, your time, and your freedom. From capitalism to code, this is the hidden story of how technology became the new landlord. 💡 What is technofeudalism? 💻 How are platforms like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Apple transforming our economy and culture? 🤖 Are AI, digital surveillance, and algorithmic feeds quietly controlling how we think, work, and feel? We'll break it all down - from the psychological traps of digital serfdom to the invisible tolls we pay just to participate in online life. Plus, I'll share what we can actually do about it. (No, you don't have to delete the internet.) ⚠️ Warning: Once you see the system, you can't unsee it. Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism by Yanis Varoufakis https://amzn.to/3Gkp2rx ___________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Are We Truly Free? The Hidden Cost of Modern Technology 00:28 - The Trojan Horse of Tech: From Neopets to Surveillance 00:59 - My First Computer: When Tech Felt Like a Friend 01:28 - Algorithms, Ads & Data: The Dark Shift 01:56 - How Technology Gained Our Trust (and Our Data) 02:22 - A Quiet Takeover: Tech Replaced Our Lives 02:56 - From Capitalism to Platforms: The Rise of Technofeudalism 03:30 - What Is Technofeudalism? (Explained) 03:58 - The Economist Behind the Idea: Yanis Varoufakis 04:30 - Feudalism vs Technofeudalism: A Modern Comparison 05:03 - Uber as a Digital Feudal System 05:34 - Terms of Service Are the New Castle Walls 06:05 - How Platforms Control Visibility, Income & Identity 06:35 - Algorithms Decide Who Sees What (Even This Video) 07:03 - Predictive Pricing & Digital Tenancy 07:31 - Who Owns the Internet Now? 08:02 - Cloudalism: The Infinite Kingdoms of Big Tech 08:33 - Platform Taxes: The Hidden Costs of Participation 09:05 - You Don't Own Your Audience—The Platform Does 09:30 - Why Digital Business Isn't a Free Market 09:59 - The Illusion of Freedom in Online Work 10:30 - Psychological Control Through Algorithms 11:02 - The Rise of the Precariat: Digital Peasants 11:30 - Amazon Flex: A Firsthand Glimpse Into Gig Work 12:01 - Free Labor & Hidden Costs of Gig Apps 12:28 - Exploited by Design: Algorithms That Game the Worker 12:55 - Mechanical Turk: Microtasks, Macro Control 13:28 - The Hidden Labor of AI Training 13:57 - You're Always Working (Even When You Scroll) 14:26 - AI Isn’t Just Replacing Jobs—It’s Replacing You 14:52 - The Rise of AI Relationships & Identity Influence 15:25 - The Final Evolution of Capitalism? 15:54 - Why Capitalists Now Prefer Feudal Stability 16:24 - Platforms Own the Mall—You’re Just Renting Space 16:51 - Reclaiming Digital Autonomy 17:18 - Your Feed Is Not Reality 17:45 - Take Back Your Time: Conscious Digital Living 18:16 - You’re Not a Product—You’re a Person ___________________________________________________________________________ Support the channel: ☕️ Fuel my mission: https://buymeacoffee.com/sychedup 📲 Follow me on social: Instagram: @Laur.en.vision @sychedup TikTok: @sychedup ___________________________________________________________________________ If you liked this video you may also like: The Dark Side of Intelligence: Why Smart People Stay Stuck https://youtu.be/Rxg_MGMdCgI If You Are Struggling To Find Your Purpose In Life, Watch This First: https://youtu.be/NT_7LkvlKvU Your Discomfort Is Trying To Send You A Message: https://youtu.be/sLGaaTJlEAk Give me 30 minutes and I'll save you 33 years https://youtu.be/BKs6Wqw2sTU ___________________________________________________________________________ My Gear: Camera 🎥 https://amzn.to/4kBBsuE Lighting 💡 https://amzn.to/41LBt7X https://amzn.to/3FbDD7X Audio 🎤 https://amzn.to/4bCMMT6 https://amzn.to/41xEjMw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSLDLKZJ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_9CY2NBB7AKQZKTGF0PMV?linkCode=ml2&tag=laurenbuscemi-20