Comment by verdverm

3 days ago

When will it be enough that we seriously consider a forced corporate breakup or divestment?

We seem to be vying for history's best example of what happens when ultimate wealth and power concentrates in one person.

After midterms and potential Congressional regime change.

  • doubtful if you ask me, most (from both sides) are in cahoots

    If you haven't seen my recommendation (since we cross paths here frequently and have general alignment), I think you would really like...

    What Happened to Liberal Democracy - Daron Acemoglu

    The Tyranny of Meritocracy - Michael Sandel

    I'm still working my way through them, but they both have amazing analyses of how we got to where we are, and ideas for how we get out of it

    • > most (from both sides) are in cahoots

      With Musk? He’s giving hundreds of millions to cost half of them their jobs.

      > ideas for how we get out of it

      What’s the best idea out of the lot?

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