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Get a patent. Become a monopolist. Is that unethical? No. Build a great product that everyone uses volunatrily. Is that unethical? No. Commandeer the bay
by 001sky 12y ago
Get a patent. Become a monopolist.
Is that unethical?
No.
Build a great product that everyone uses volunatrily.
Is that unethical?
No.
Commandeer the bay bridge and charge tolls.
Is that unethical? Sure
None of that is relevant to Uber.
Uber is involved in regulated businesses.
Those are monopolies by law (eg, taxi medalions in nYc)
the monopoly nature is not by choice of lyft or uber.
the issues about ethics involve how the process to enter those markets is being pursued.
That is not just a business question, but one of pr, lobbying, and legislative changes.
The process is what it is. Has nothing to do with Thiel.
How the game is played is another matter-- that's what he's commenting on.