> For a large number of categories today the most extensive research to identify a decent product has become necessary. What exactly are you saying here? Is th

> For a large number of categories today the most extensive research to identify a decent product has become necessary. What exactly are you saying here? Is this a "telemetry is necessary for effective product design" argument? Apologies if I'm misunderstanding, but if so: I personally don't buy that it is except in very specific circumstances. Gathering data through telemetry to make product decisions, when it's not just about data sales for extra revenue, doesn't always make a lot of sense, particularly when that data gathering capability directly compromises the product quality. I would argue that often it's done because of people trying to cargo cult competence at product design by doing what seems cutting edge, analogous to "architecture astronauts" designing overcomplicated & inelegant software systems with too many bells and whistles.