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He highlights how giants like Apple initially took a hands-off approach, not monetizing or restricting podcast content, fostering diverse voices and innovation. The open standards allowed for a decentralized, federated network—akin to the early days of the web—where communities could flourish free from corporate dominion.
This ethos stands in stark contrast to current trends where dominant players consolidate control, aiming for exclusivity, subscription models, and algorithm-driven content curation.