Steven, you have probably heard some government entities discussing and proposing that Google and other giant online corporations be proclaimed public utility companies. The latter ARE public good and as such are regulated by respective authorities, that is, are subject to strict state control (either local or federal or both) because they provide essential services.
The subject matter of this episode affects everyone. It needs to be shared!
This is a powerful one
"News, which should be treated as a public good, is anything but. "
News, in fact, HAS being treated by the capitalist state as a public good. As a public good it has been steadily demolished.
"Public" meaning NOT private ownership
News, railways, mail service, radio, etc--are all public goods even if some are owned by private companies.
No. That is the very issue.
Steven, you have probably heard some government entities discussing and proposing that Google and other giant online corporations be proclaimed public utility companies. The latter ARE public good and as such are regulated by respective authorities, that is, are subject to strict state control (either local or federal or both) because they provide essential services.