Lobbyists muddy the incentive waters a bit when it comes to politics.
But I agree with your conclusion. I don't think there are many truly net negative companies/sectors/ideas that aren't either dead or on their way out -- but I'm sure you'd agree we should still hold tech accountable and optimize for our own benefit.
Btw, as a lifelong Carlin fan, I find myself asking what he would think pretty often :)
Carlin was a true philosopher. I find myself disagreeing with him more these days than when I was younger and angrier, but I still find him endlessly entertaining.
But I agree with your conclusion. I don't think there are many truly net negative companies/sectors/ideas that aren't either dead or on their way out -- but I'm sure you'd agree we should still hold tech accountable and optimize for our own benefit.
Btw, as a lifelong Carlin fan, I find myself asking what he would think pretty often :)