Monopoly Maintenance
The discussion highlights how companies like Google and Meta create monopolistic power by charging high rents to advertisers, effectively acting as toll booths for online customer acquisition. Airbnb emerges as a notable exception, successfully navigating this landscape. The conversation emphasizes the need for increased market competition to alleviate the stifling effects of these monopolies on innovation and business growth.In this clip
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