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Originally Posted by Botnst
But if the market is going to be the driving force, why not leave things as they are until the market forces a change?
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But what is “the market” really? Can you name an instance where someone didn’t have a good idea and frequently not so good of an idea, and sold it to the public? All “the market” is or ever was or ever will be is presentation done by someone to fulfill a perceived need or create the perception of value that is often called savings.
Some examples:
The Shane company is your friend in the diamond business.
Costco: More for less.
Chevron: Clean your engine with every fill up.
Starbucks: Want a cup of coffee with 14 additional ingredients? And a scone?
The Men’s Warehouse: Quality clothing for less. I guarantee it.
These are examples of “the market.” The list is endless.
The key shortcoming at this point is the lack of infrastructure. We don’t have the tools in place for GPS routing of the type I describe, we don’t have the means of providing wireless internet from all over the city or county. We don’t have quite enough computers to provide all potential customers with web access. But we are getting there in a hurry.
Will the country drown due to our selfish demands? Will we give a little more to serve our needs? History demonstrates that life in common is all about sacrificing perceptions of need in trade for security. Folks don't even realize it because it is normal for our perceptions. Right next to food, clothing, and housing, transportation is our leading element of personal security. What more market force is needed?
This is clearly a HUGE opportunity just waiting for the pieces to come together.