File over App: Why Data Should Belong to Users, Not Applications
gregbarbosa · x · 2026-09-03
Greg Barbosa highlights kepano's 'File over app' philosophy, emphasizing data ownership. The philosophy advocates for user-controlled files in open formats, rather than being locked into proprietary apps. Will King's quote envisions a future where data lives in a generic store owned by users, and products are paid expertise for using that data.
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