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Simplified Summary of the Passage In the early 2000s, companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook seemed to offer hope for a new kind of capitalism—one that would empower individuals through digital tools. Apple’s model promised that technology could work for people by aligning business with personal interests—“my life, my way, at a price I can afford.” Digital platforms gave people the ability to connect, learn, buy, and create on their own terms. For a while, this felt like a step toward a more just and equal society—what some called a “third modernity.” But this promise would later be questioned as these companies gained unchecked power. ⸻ Title: The Digital Promise of Third Modernity: From Empowerment to Entrapment ⸻ 1. The Hope of Digital Capitalism In the early 21st century, new tech giants like Apple, Google, and Facebook seemed to close the gap between individual freedom and systemic control. Their platforms gave people tools to express themselves, access knowledge, and ta...