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> Digital technology is ephemeral, all built on software. I agree with your take but I think you're underestimating network effects in this. Once a platform ta
by piva00 4y ago
> Digital technology is ephemeral, all built on software.
I agree with your take but I think you're underestimating network effects in this. Once a platform takes hold and grips people not through being the best product but the one with most reach it's very hard for a competitor to break that. Even more when competitors are simply bought and swallowed into the big corps.
- svnt 4y agoGood points both; two more perspectives: 1) behavior change is generational, street layouts change all the time 2) in a healthy city, urban real estate is under extreme continuous pressure to be put to profitable use For an example look at the hidden total costs we pay to park cars in many cities. Look also how long something mostly pointless like lawns can persist culturally.