Eric BuijsMastodon and the #Fediverse as a whole can be regarded as part of an effort to fix the internet. Done by people that want to keep the good things of the internet and get rid of the bad things.
In 2010 Eben Moglen gave a speech where he clearly explained what's wrong with the internet and how it could be fixed. This speech still serves as a good introduction for people eager to know why this is still relevant and why the Fediverse is important.
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