I think the drive for competition comes from a natural desire for choice, or at least the illusion of it. Also, geographic concerns tend to lead to some level of competition due to time factors. As humanity expands beyond the Earth's atmosphere, the distance and time required to organize a monopolizing cartel becomes more difficult. This is the same effect that led to the American Revolution, where the central authority was just too far away to be entirely efficient.
Speaking of illusion of choice; I previously worked for AT&T and was privy to the fact that they actively work with other internet service providers to negotiate non-compete regions so they can all charge exorbitant prices for sub par services. This primarily happens in suburb and exurb communities. Why I don't believe that regulation is a net positive, to say that there are not specific situations where it has it's merits is equally mistaken. Still though, if having to chose between over-regulation and ancap, i'd take ancap any day. I'm tired of being told what I can and cannot do with the product of my own labor. I am not a slave.
I think the drive for competition comes from a natural desire for choice, or at least the illusion of it. Also, geographic concerns tend to lead to some level of competition due to time factors. As humanity expands beyond the Earth's atmosphere, the distance and time required to organize a monopolizing cartel becomes more difficult. This is the same effect that led to the American Revolution, where the central authority was just too far away to be entirely efficient.
Speaking of illusion of choice; I previously worked for AT&T and was privy to the fact that they actively work with other internet service providers to negotiate non-compete regions so they can all charge exorbitant prices for sub par services. This primarily happens in suburb and exurb communities. Why I don't believe that regulation is a net positive, to say that there are not specific situations where it has it's merits is equally mistaken. Still though, if having to chose between over-regulation and ancap, i'd take ancap any day. I'm tired of being told what I can and cannot do with the product of my own labor. I am not a slave.