Monday, February 16, 2009
Social Darwinism in 2009?
I was thinking a lot this weekend about the economy and the markets for 2009 after I heard on the news about Microsoft and their inability to produce and sell new smart phone software in the markets. Microsoft has been upgrading their computer software continuously for the past couple of years however the software for their smart phones has not been as successful. They are having a lot of trouble constantly producing and managing the new smart phone technologies especially when competitors like the Apple iPhone and other BlackBerry palm pilots are continuously creating new and improved software for their phones. What will happen if Microsoft cannot compete with these companies anymore? If Microsoft ends up not continuing with their line of smart phone software, then the possibility of Social Darwinism will apply. Having a monopoly in this industry would be extremely bad for the economy and the consumers in the market this year. Consolidation of companies in the same industry leads to monopolies, which can create one mega store in an industry where the company can sell products with no diversity, a single view point and increase prices. With the economic crisis continuing in 2009, what do you think will happen with Microsoft? Do you think the ideas of Social Darwinism could play a role in all this?
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I don't think that social Darwinism completely applies to this because Microsoft is such a major company and has so many aspects to it that if one part of it is not doing as well against its competition it is not that big of a deal. The other companies will definitely not be able to buy out Microsoft. Microsoft will still come out on top for at least now since it is so huge on so many levels.
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