[ryan-thompson]

I couldn't get past the first paragraph. Unsubstantiated propaganda usually doesn't come on this thick without a paid off politician spouting it.

[kristopolous]

it's just supposed to be a narrative setup for the content - trying to make the story more substantial.

I agree that since the article was just about someone adapting to changing markets, it was kind of an unneeded setup --- but just gloss over it - it's like how in wired articles where they talk about the kind of coffee table and rug the person has.