The future is not self-hosted

A software engineer built a home server to host open-source alternatives to popular cloud services like Google Photos and Kindle, seeking digital sovereignty. However, he realized self-hosting is impractical for most people and limits sharing capabilities. Instead of individual "digital homesteads," he proposes a vision of community-owned cloud infrastructure, potentially provided by libraries or non-profits. This could offer encrypted storage, media streaming, and file sharing as a public utility, balancing privacy with connectivity and accessibility for all.