We can shape these internets together, piece by piece.” — The Internet has no benches by Spencer …

The Internet was never promised to be open, free, or modifiable. Born in the U.S. military and courted by several private companies, it could have easily been seized by a single entity. Instead, many brave people fought to keep it open to everyone, collectively stewarded by many, and owned by no one. We can shape these internets together, piece by piece. We can make our own public parks, cafes,…