And the economic prosperity they generate. Paper and typewriters weren’t exactly more productive tools for knowledge work.
Re:Be Afraid of Economic 'Bigness'
by whatshisface on Sunday November 11, 2018 @09:06PM
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Yes, this is especially important in light of the fact that after the breakup of Standard Oil, oil became unavailable and the entire world transitioned to sustainable sources of energy.
Sorry, I don’t understand the comparison, could you explain?
Re:Be Afraid of Economic 'Bigness'
by jaggederest on Sunday November 11, 2018 @09:54PM
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They're saying that productivity from computers would not cease with FAANG being broken up any more than oil stopped being produced when Standard Oil was dissolved.
> If you owe the bank $100, that's your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that's the bank's problem.
> - J Paul Getty
The government wants the data that they provide and the tax revenue their employees provide.