Didn't realise it in 1995 when I started programming. By 2000, during the bust, many were talking about global disintermediation and empowering of individuals.

Didn't realise it in 1995 when I started programming. By 2000, during the bust, many were talking about global disintermediation and empowering of individuals. And I kept arguing that in a decade and a half, there would be a consolidated monolith and individuals would loose power for a long time to come. Whenever there is a power tool, expect the power hungry to want to control it. My personal motto. Proves right every time.