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Inside: The super-rich got that way through monopolies; and more!

Archived at: https://pluralistic.net/2024/01/17/monopolies-produce-billionaires/

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  • Catch me in #Miami! I'll be at Books and Books in Coral Gables on Jan 22 at 8PM:

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    I'm Kickstarting the audiobook for The Bezzle, sequel to Red Team Blues, narrated by #WilWheaton! Pre-order the audiobook and ebook, DRM free, as well as the hardcover. There's also bundles with Red Team Blues in ebook, audio or paperback:

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    • The super-rich got that way through monopolies: A report in honor of Davos.

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      • Hey look at this

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