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And I've wondered if the blurring of the line between research and product development at the likes of Google and Facebook (MS Research seems to still be an exc
by kkylin 6y ago
And I've wondered if the blurring of the line between research and product development at the likes of Google and Facebook (MS Research seems to still be an exception) is because they feel they have less breathing space?
- usrusr 6y agoBreathing space can also be taken up by stock market expectations. Did that old guard of research lab owners ever reach a similar level of valuation? My spontaneous guess explanation is that back then, stock markets were far more reluctant to price in immaterial advantages like market dominance or tech leadership if it wasn't backed by tangible assets like mining rights or factories.