> Remind me why, exactly, these guys have so much control over technological innovation? Oh, it's be because tech companies need money to operate, and when the

> Remind me why, exactly, these guys have so much control over technological innovation? Oh, it's be because tech companies need money to operate, and when they ask people for some of their money, the people who give them the money demand input over how that money is used. Hope that answers your question.