Re:The fundamental problem with Silicon Valley’s favorite gr...
by 52-6F-62 on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @04:17PM
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Interesting thoughts, really.
But maybe change contexts—would you call Coca Cola a monopoly? Certainly Pepsi gives them a good run for their money, even if they aren't as large technically speaking (I have no idea).
I mean, people will always have their preferences. I'm not sure if that makes for a monopoly on its own.
How much that preference is formed by the company's inherent pursuit of a monopoly, well...
I'm not sure if it's that different from other contexts, or if it is.
But maybe change contexts—would you call Coca Cola a monopoly? Certainly Pepsi gives them a good run for their money, even if they aren't as large technically speaking (I have no idea).
I mean, people will always have their preferences. I'm not sure if that makes for a monopoly on its own.
How much that preference is formed by the company's inherent pursuit of a monopoly, well...
I'm not sure if it's that different from other contexts, or if it is.