But it's almost a catch-22. To solve problem 2 after solving problem 1 with regulation, you have to introduce more regulations. As a general rule of thumb, the more regulations you introduce, the more lobbying is used to stifle competition. The companies get in bed with the government, time and time again.
Were now increasingly dependent on the goverment for internet progross.
That's not what we want. We want progress to be a freebie. A natural by product of real competition. We've effectively gave up on the pure solution, and elected for the long politically complicated "government mandated progress" solution.
History shows it's unlikely to end up in our favor in the long run.
Were now increasingly dependent on the goverment for internet progross.
That's not what we want. We want progress to be a freebie. A natural by product of real competition. We've effectively gave up on the pure solution, and elected for the long politically complicated "government mandated progress" solution.
History shows it's unlikely to end up in our favor in the long run.
Damnit.