Episode 179 — The Water We Swim In
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What It Covers
Ben Thompson argues tech industry consolidation mirrors historical patterns, with Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon becoming permanent dominant platforms rather than temporary leaders.
Notable Moment
Thompson excludes Facebook from his list of four permanent tech companies, arguing Facebook operates as an app rather than foundational platform infrastructure.
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