In this episode, Matt Stoller from BIG by Matt Stoller joins me for a discussion about antitrust in the US vs. the EU.
The short story is: things are not looking good.
The inability to effectively curb monopolies is a symptom of failed democracy.
In European countries there is a tendency to blame Trump and Big Tech for many problems (I am guilty of this).
In reality, the EU may only be a few years behind on the authoritarian trajectory. In spite of all the high-minded intentions and talks about digital sovereignty, there is too much bureaucracy, too much inaction, excuses, and a pronounced unwillingness to deal with problems head-on.
What kind of risks and harms are Big Tech posing to societies? Why are the EU and the US not able to enforce their laws against these companies? And what can be done?
If these questions interest you, please listen along.
