Big Tech Attacks: Who's Truly Guilty

So-called “big tech” companies – Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft – are increasingly under assault from politicians, regulators, and trustbusters. Foes include Democrats and Republicans alike. Is this justified – or is it unjust? What have the firms accomplished? Have they inflicted torts? Crimes? Professor Salsman argues that these are creative, private entities providing enormous value; they got big by satisfying billions of customers; they do not “censor;” their rights deserve protection. The assaults on them are unjust. People falsely believe “big is bad” and “consumer welfare” is primary.

For additional information and in preparation for the event, feel free to review the attached ABSTRACT which also includes links to suggested readings.

Calling all students and recent college graduates! Join The Atlas Society’s Senior Scholar, Richard Salsman, Ph.D., on Thursday, July 22nd @ 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET for Morals & Markets. This 90-minute interactive seminar occurs on the fourth Thursday of each month and explores intersections between ethics, politics, economics, and markets. Tune in this month, when we come together to discuss “Big Tech Attacks: Who's Truly Guilty.”

Be sure to sign-up to join in the discussion of ideas and interpretations from an Objectivist perspective and relevant ideas from other important and influential philosophers, legal theorists, political economists, business executives, and politicians. 

Students can register for the event HERE. If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining this course, have them email our student programs team HERE.