American allies have depended on US hegemony for financial infrastructure, communications, and defense technologies with a false sense of security. The concept of 'enshittification' describes how platforms initially attract users with idealistic promises but later exploit them once they are dependent. This model is evident in military equipment, financial systems, and internet technology, showcasing how US hegemony relies on network effects that create high switching costs and complicated exits for allies. They are now facing challenges from this reliance on American platforms.
Cory Doctorow coined the term 'enshittification' to describe a cycle in the online economy where platforms exploit users after locking them in with high switching costs.
American allies have constructed their infrastructure on US power and technologies, similar to how Big Tech operates, resulting in difficulties breaking away.
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