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I believe it is fair to break up these companies. However, how do we expect them to compete internationally against state sponsored monopolies such as those com

I believe it is fair to break up these companies. However, how do we expect them to compete internationally against state sponsored monopolies such as those coming from China a decade from now?

istjohn 6y ago
On the contrary, breaking them up will only strengthen our technology ecosystem, allowing innovation to continue. If we don't break them up, the next disruptive tech giant will be founded overseas.
- DevKoala 6y ago
  How do you imagine this playing out? For example if you were to break up Apple, Samsung/Huawei phones would probably dominate the landscape.
  - colinmhayes 6y ago
    The idea is that without the huge barriers to entry big tech creates smaller companies will be better able to innovate. I tend to agree with you though.
    - dodobirdlord 6y ago
      But what huge barrier to entry is Apple putting up to block a competitor in the smartphone industry? Just that Apple is better and nobody can realistically start from scratch and compete? No amount of selling a superior product constitutes anticompetitive behavior.
- mFixman 6y ago
  Why doesn't the European Union have tech giants other than SAP?