Episode 160 — Zeros All the Way Down
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47 min
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Ben Thompson and James Allworth analyze Netflix's aggregation model, examining how zero marginal costs enable infinite scalability and create competitive advantages over traditional media companies.
Notable Moment
Thompson explains how Netflix's Starz deal transformed 11,000 movies from limited channel programming to instantly accessible library, demonstrating the fundamental shift from supply-constrained to demand-driven entertainment distribution.
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