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Because most consumers don't know how tech products work, so they're unable to make the best choice for them. They end up forcing "tech-literate" people to use crappy products, by the force of the market.

That's why marketing beats product quality. Liars can win as long as there are enough gullible people, and as long the government doesn't enact laws to protect the public's interest.

There is no way to improve product quality other by regulations. The "invisible hand of the market" was misinterpreted.

You can win in any competition if the rules don't prevent bad faith players.

Libertarians and other silicon valley start up bros will downvote me.



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