E is for ENSHITTIFICATION – An illustrated children's book on big tech
My team wrote and illustrated a satirical toddler board book on the topic of Enshittification — perfect for tech professionals, savvy toddlers, and tired adults alike. A is for Algorithms. B is for Billionaire. C/D is for Cory Doctorow. Thought y'all might be interested. There's a free PDF or you can request a copy for future print runs. Would love to hear what you think. https://www.evanshunt.com/enshittification
E is for ENSHITTIFICATION – An illustrated children's book on big tech launched on March 25, 2026 with 26 votes, #808 of 23,380 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
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E is for ENSHITTIFICATION is a satirical illustrated board book that explores tech industry concepts through an alphabet format. Designed for tech professionals and adults, the book presents topics like algorithms, billionaires, and enshittification in a toddler book style. The project offers a free PDF download and accepts requests for future print editions.
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A is for algorithms. B is for billionaire. C/D is for Cory Doctorow. E is for Enshittification is an illustrated, satirical children's book describing the decline of large technology platforms. Perfect for digital marketers, tech professionals, savvy toddlers, and tired adults alike.
An illustrated children's book for the decline of large technology platforms. Perfect for digital marketers, tech professionals, savvy toddlers, and tired adults alike—a brief reprieve before your next doomscrolling
First the company is good to its users . In the early days, it has to win customers over. There’s a natural need for good UX while companies seek product-market fit. This is the “don’t be evil” stage of enshittification, but the seeds of platform lock-in are already taking root. Step Two A Two-Faced Monster The next move in the enshittification playbook sees companies transfer value from their initial customer base to larger and more profitable business customers . This might take the form of publishers, advertisers, influencers, or enterprise buyers. This transfer of value often starts small, but it can easily spiral out of control. Picture Instagram slowly transitioning your feed from…from evanshunt.com
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