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Except not. Google isn’t more powerful than most governments. They can’t kill or imprison people, or seize land or property. This is simply a false analogy.
by zepto 5y ago
Except not. Google isn’t more powerful than most governments. They can’t kill or imprison people, or seize land or property. This is simply a false analogy.
- evv555 5y agoGoogle isn't a "private entity" in the sense of a small business either. More like a utility company. False analogy
- prohobo 5y agoI recommend reading this article for a quick overview of the current political landscape: https://theconversation.com/who-is-more-powerful-states-or-corporations-99616 https://theconversation.com/who-is-more-powerful-states-or-c... The fact is that states and corporations collude and compete with each other for political control internationally, and corporate power outranks the vast majority of state powers. Weirdly though, I can't find Alphabet Inc. in the power rankings.
- ostenning 5y agoWhat is your definition of "power"? Because I think your perspective is incredibly naive. Google has immense power, far more than most governments. Governments all around the world are often manipulated by corporations like Google, laws are written based off these influences of power, shaping democracy, all the time. If they really wanted to they could do almost anything to you. They could easily steal your identity, they could frame you, they could put you in prison, they could do basically anything. Is this legal? Obviously not, but power extends further than what is legal.