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The veterans aren't "resisting progress", as much as protecting their own interests by using their experience. It may be at the cost of other people, but I thi
by kato 11y ago
The veterans aren't "resisting progress", as much as protecting their own interests by using their experience. It may be at the cost of other people, but I think it's short-sighted to call them luddites. Currently, they have no incentive to invest in tech in the way of a silicon valley startup backed by VCs.
If the aim is progress to everyone's benefit, tech will make its mark once it's in the hands of some of the established players through acquisition or other means. Until then, I think startups will have a hard time winning over customers from established firms, as their inexperience will cause errors, which will cost their customers more than any markup of a less efficient company.
- thedogeye 11y agoFlexport now manages freight for several publicly traded companies. You'd be surprised how badly the market wants this solution.
- Chinjut 11y agoFor what it's worth, the historical Luddites also were protecting their own interests, rather than fundamentally motivated to resist progress. (I mention this with no judgement one way or another of their actions)
- kato 11y agoVery true!