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People vs Algorithms
Monopolies and Memes
Aug 8, 2024
Troy Young, a contributor to the People vs Algorithms newsletter; Brian Morrissey, author of The Rebooting newsletter; and Alex Schleifer from Universal Entities tackle pressing issues. They discuss a federal judge's ruling declaring Google a monopoly and its implications for tech competition. Memes are highlighted as powerful tools in political communication and media trends. The trio also examines YouTube's rise as modern TV and critiques the advertising struggles faced by platforms like Twitter amidst shifting cultural landscapes.
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- The recent federal ruling declaring Google a monopoly parallels historical antitrust cases, hinting at new opportunities for market competition and disruption.
- Implications of Google's monopoly may extend to Apple's strategic decisions, potentially driving the tech giant to explore its own search engine solutions.
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