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by CGMthrowaway 258 days ago
>Note that none of the inevitable technologies have a "moat".

Ironically, despite not having a moat, the inevitable technologies have been however far more lucrative.

With a few more examples I can make the point stronger.

Inevitable: printing press, vaccines, refrigeration, social media Not inevitable: reusable rockets, CRISPR, GPS, high speed rail