My theory is that in the past --- only the really rich could afford the equipment and tooling to make stuff. You had "natural" monopolies. There was a high barrier to entry.
Now the middle class has access to knowledge (internet) and affordable tooling (robotics/CNC).
The monopolies/oligopolies have to resort to manipulative strategies to keep their middle class competition at bay.
Pandemic "ESSENTIAL COMPANIES" (monopoly companies) is an example.
My theory is that in the past --- only the really rich could afford the equipment and tooling to make stuff. You had "natural" monopolies. There was a high barrier to entry.
Now the middle class has access to knowledge (internet) and affordable tooling (robotics/CNC).
The monopolies/oligopolies have to resort to manipulative strategies to keep their middle class competition at bay.
Pandemic "ESSENTIAL COMPANIES" (monopoly companies) is an example.