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Does make me wonder, will we look back at this time of unregulated tech companies and social media in 50 years the way we look back at unregulated sale and adve
by TrickyRick 9y ago
Does make me wonder, will we look back at this time of unregulated tech companies and social media in 50 years the way we look back at unregulated sale and advertisement of tobacco today?
- platinumrad 9y agoI honestly find "tech" to be way too broad of a label and only really see major problems with social media and fintech. Juciero-type companies are stupid, sure, but they're not hurting anyone. Instagram and Twitter, on the other hand, are likely strong net negatives for society. Edit: Microtransaction-based games that are essentially gambling simulators are highly problematic as well.
- TrickyRick 9y agoYeah, I guess that unlike the tobacco industry there are actually parts of this industry that do something positive for the world. Perhaps Big Social is a better term, or Big Gaming (AKA the AAA Industry...) depending on what problem you want to focus on.