Independent technology is essential for civil society to thrive in the digital age. This essay explores the problems of centralization, the benefits of digital self-determination, and how we can build a more equitable and resilient digital future.

Digital self-determination is essential for individuals, communities, and civil society organizations to maintain control over their digital lives. This article explores the importance of digital self-determination, the threats it faces, and practical steps toward achieving it.

While centralization can offer certain efficiencies and conveniences, we believes that the current level of concentration poses fundamental threats to individual autonomy, community resilience, and democratic governance. This resource provides evidence-based arguments that can be used in advocacy, education, and technology development contexts.