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The point is that it doesn't have to do with technology itself. The technology is what enables us to have large organizations, and large organizations are almos
by microcolonel 10y ago
The point is that it doesn't have to do with technology itself. The technology is what enables us to have large organizations, and large organizations are almost inevitably alienating.
I'm sure you could tell when the East India company got to a certain size.
- ethbro 10y ago> doesn't lead to greater freedom, but greater scale, bureaucracy, and increased governance at a distance Interesting point given the parent comment (quoted). I'd assume the East India Company, regardless of size, still operated in a fairly federated/independent manner. You can't very well micromanage across 4-6 months travel time.