Tim Wu, a prominent lawyer and author whose expertise lies in antitrust and technology policy, delves into the themes of his book, The Age of Extraction. He warns that platform capitalism, exemplified by tech giants like Google and Amazon, poses a significant threat to freedom and economic stability. Wu argues that these companies function as extraction machines, concentrating wealth and power reminiscent of the Gilded Age, and discusses the fragility of centralized systems. He also outlines potential remedies for curbing their dominance, advocating for decentralized power and anti-monopoly measures.
