In the US alone, over 2/3 households have Prime. Regardless of opinions of said company, that's an astounding market penetration. It makes you think they could

In the US alone, over 2/3 households have Prime. Regardless of opinions of said company, that's an astounding market penetration. It makes you think they could become similar to the fictional Tyrell Corporation or Big Brother but more likely Central Services. And that inverted techno totalitarianism seems more likely to happen/be happening voluntarily (and with network effects like not wanting to be the only green imessage bubble or FOMO of AR social networks) rather than with force. But really, they seem like they will gain an oligopoly or a monopoly before gradually raising rates on what was cheap to get everyone hooked on fast/free shipping and free movies in the early days: want supplies and support with your Amazon Pacemaker or Amazon Ocular Implants? you must continue to be a Prime subscriber or we repossess them. Now with Prime, only $1299 per month!