[warglebargle]

a lot of it can be rolled into “diversity is better” IMO - lots of diverse types of leaders, diverse strategies, perspectives, risks, failures, etc… mega large companies don’t give us as much benefit as they’d like us to think… I’d even argue that they’re worst in most ways for 99% of the people involved

[s1artibartfast]

I prefer a more competitive, dynamic, and diverse market for almost all products as well. However, most of this thread is pie in the sky wishful thinking that busting big corps will solve all of societies ills. Attribution of these ills to mega corps often ignores the actual problem and obfuscates the real solutions.

[warglebargle]

sure but you also have to consider that big corps often lobby against solutions… busting them up isn’t the sole solution, but it probably helps

[s1artibartfast]

I think it could help with some issues, and perhaps hurt with others.

I grew up in a farming community and even mom and pop farms paid into national associations with a strong lobbying arm. on the up side, at least these associations favor policy that is usually good for the industry at large.

That said, I think the real solution is making sure that government officials are accountable and not for sale. No amount of big company busting would fix that problem.