I don't think it's just the patent system, the network effects many startups are chasing are just "natural" monopolies. Zero-to-One is essentially Thiel settin

I don't think it's just the patent system, the network effects many startups are chasing are just "natural" monopolies. Zero-to-One is essentially Thiel setting down the fact that everyone should be on the hunt for rent seeking monopolies, since these are the only things that make enough money to be worthwhile from a VC standpoint.