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> There are plenty of alternatives to social media - email, SMS, phone calls, and even decentralized options.

I suggest watching Moxie Marlinspike's keynote for Defcon 18: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG0KrT6pBPk

Such a great presentation that clearly highlights what's at stake in a way that's accessible to everyone and not just tech folks.

What’s the TL;DW?

If I had to pick TL;DW relevant to this topic, it's that the choice of platform is aggregate, not individual. If the vast majority of people stop communicating or interacting in one way and start doing it in another, it's not really a feasible choice to opt out anymore.

This is my own very clumsy summary. I strongly recommend watching the video, because Moxie is much better at explaining this than I am.

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