Dan Abramov 1/18/2026

A Social Filesystem

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The article contrasts the traditional file paradigm, where users own and control their data across applications, with modern social computing platforms where user content is often locked in. It argues for a 'social filesystem' model where user-created content in apps like GitHub or Instagram could be as portable and interoperable as standard files, using open formats as universal APIs.

A Social Filesystem

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