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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @ladyluck 26 Sep 2023
This is why I don't trust Billionaires
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @elvismercury 26 Sep 2023
I'm starting to get interested in some of the anti-trust lit -- big tech is the obvious target these days, but there's an interesting history that I haven't thought much about before. The influence on society of monopoly power hasn't been a hot topic for most of my life, but when you peek inside, man.
Cory Doctorow has a new book out, and he's usually very good. There's Goliath that has been well-received, but man, it's long.
Anyone have any other recs or comments?
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @_b_o_n_e_s_ 26 Sep 2023
how does DoJ get this far then drop the ball. seems weird.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @0fje0 OP 26 Sep 2023
Maybe Alphabet's lawyers learned more from Microsoft's trial than the DoJ's? And they're likely paid more?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @btc_boogeyman 26 Sep 2023
how would one put pressure on Mehta to change course or at least punish him in some capacity so others can't repeat the behavior?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @0fje0 OP 26 Sep 2023
The article highlights the changed legal landscape since the Microsoft antitrust trial in 1998 and closes with this remark:
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