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"He means a very particular type of monopolist" That's a very kind way of interpreting what he's saying. I'd go as far as saying 'he's redefine common terms to
by roel_v 12y ago
"He means a very particular type of monopolist"
That's a very kind way of interpreting what he's saying. I'd go as far as saying 'he's redefine common terms to fit a peculiar theory that is nice, simple and wrong".
It's mostly populist (to a certain crowd) pandering: a bit of controversy (monopoly is good!), a bit of pseudo-intellectualism (look at me being all academic and worldly!), and some 'please validate my prejudices' (patents bad, government stupid, big business bad except for those I'd want to work for).
- huherto 12y agoIt like saying that a political system based on autocratic capable and benevolent dictator is better than a democratic system. The problem is how to ensure that the dictator remains benevolent.
- latj 12y agoThe world needs fewer Peter Thiels and more Elon Musks; Fewer Steve Jobs and more Woz's; Fewer Rupert Murdochs and more Pierre Omidyars. Fewer Bill Gates and more __someone_who_just_gives_their_wealth_in_cash_to_the_poor_and_in_the_end_probably_does_more_for_them_then_pushing_their_own_beliefs_regarding_educational_philosophy__. More one term presidents, fewer wall street guys, oh and at least one less Kanye West. Please.