The Conversation

Feeling aware of how much things have declined or become "enshittified" can be incredibly frustrating and emotionally taxing. It’s like watching something you care about deteriorate even though you have little power to change it. This sense of helplessness can lead to feelings of despair, anger, or guilt—especially if you wish you could do more to improve the situation. The awareness of decline can make everyday experiences more painful, as you’re constantly reminded of what’s been lost or corrupted, yet unable to reverse or halt the process. This combination of insight and powerlessness can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling stuck in a frustrating limbo where you see the problem clearly but feel incapacitated to fix it.