Why we’re still living under the rule of tech lords — and how we got here.

Once, the internet was a symbol of freedom.

Now? It feels like we’re back in feudal times — only instead of landowners, we have platforms. And instead of rent, we pay with data and attention.

In this deep dive, I explore:

  • ⚔️ How tech giants became the new “lords” of digital land
  • 💳 Why your payment isn’t money — it’s behavior and identity
  • 📲 Why the illusion of freedom (in social media, work, and apps) is more restrictive than we think
  • 🔐 And what real alternatives still exist (yes, there’s hope)

We’re not powerless — but the first step is seeing the system for what it is.

👉 Read the full piece here:
https://long.sweet.pub/a-return-to-the-digital-middle-ages-why-we-remain-dependent-on-tech-giants-aa86c9a40a26