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First, it looks like this may be a dressed up advertisement for their newly released book:
That fact alone doesn't discount their argument, but it should be considered.
Second, I disagree with this premise of the author:
I disagree, its both.
As the author rightly identifies, there are somethings that are only addressable systemically such as healthcare of mass transport. However a whole other host of items the author references are absolutely individual problems. Example from the author:
Yes, I opt-out of nearly every Ticketmaster event. It is an individual problem with an individual solution.
My friends largely also opt out. Perhaps we self select for like-mindedness.
They can still lose my business if I opt out of the entire industry, such as corporate social media. No amount of competitors changes my mind on that. This could also be done on streaming services, choosing to read instead etc.
This isn't just a systemic problem as the author suggests.
To be fair, this is a web archive of Cory Doctorow's email newsletter, normally sent to a self-selecting audience that expects to see Cory try to sell us his stuff. But also, as the coiner of "enshittification" this is a subject he's been examining for many years.
Your assessment is spot on.
Or you choose friends who will stay your friends even if you miss a concert???
I would argue that, if that is a requisite for them being your friends, they are not your friends. Win - win.