Do not leave us with no way out

Do not leave us with no way out is the hard article. AI giants can be strong, but not so strong that ordinary people can only accept, renew, and stay trapped by switching costs.

Real counterweight means export, replacement, migration, self-organization, and independent projects that can survive. If an exit exists, platforms cannot behave however they want.

This also binds Pie. If Pie ever grows into a lock-in machine, this article should be used against us too. The guide is a self-restraint system first.