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Where can I read about that? I'm under the impression that monopolies, vendor lock-in and other anti-competitive practices are the logical conclusion to capital
by Kaze404 5y ago
Where can I read about that? I'm under the impression that monopolies, vendor lock-in and other anti-competitive practices are the logical conclusion to capitalism.
- dmos62 5y agoIt's the logical conclusion to unregulated capitalism. Capitalism is centered around the idea that self-interest leads to the common good. That's true to a large extent, but it relies on healthy competition and a basic level of comfort. If someone is desperate or doesn't have a choice because there's no competition, the concept breaks down. In reality, there's practically no such thing as unregulated capitalism, but the IT world is as close to an exception as you can find. Don't have anything specific to read. But, if you notice that anti-competition has been very active and successful in IT, and that more traditional sectors have regulators keeping competition in check, to a greater extent, you might come up with ideas about what to read yourself.