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Well Sir, Queen's Gambit is really a show to watch and so is the platform news these days.

Over the weekend even I cam across certain content which talked about how platforms are becoming the defacto government- something we talked about in class.

But I feel that innovation is more important than regulation. Having a one sided opinion and simply pointing out problems won't do good to anyone. The benefits of these platforms are far greater than the adversaries they offer.

Regulating them is important but not the old fashioned way.

How can information age be governed by laws and policies of industrial era.

And India plays on the notes of those who pays. Jio pay didn't get much market share.

WhatsApp didn't get approval since last two years untill they finally tie up with Jio (Ambani bhai). And when they did the rules were tweeked to ensure they get a similar share if not more, all in the name.of anti monopolistic practices.

The government basically said that there can be three players and third will be Ambani bhai with WhatsApp ofcourse.

Not sure, I might be having apophenia.🤔

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Apophenia is close to ML in terms of seeing connections where others can't. Pretty useful in the VUCA world.

Regulators are yet to evolve and the worry is missing the opportunity to make best use of these innovation.

The harm which can be caused because of OR inspite of regulations is immense. We just a framework and need it fast.

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Well Sir, what to say? It’s too much of content in this newsletter, seems like you have been writing this newsletter for a long time and I know that not true at all. It’s all about the matter of reading and retaining of content with oneself, and with regards to what you are simply phenomenal.

Also, talking about the Regulations on Platforms, won’t you think the other predominant players in Indian Markets (maybe in different sectors) who have the power to influence the policy making part of the country and travel in Z+ security, can affect the platforms and their businesses Willingly in order to gain market share, if they are coming up with the similar kind of platform.

It will really be great, if the next newsletter is about the Platforms, Powerful Business, Government and its intervention in Policy making.

Over the Weekend, I binged watched the 10 - part web series Mirzapur 2. Which is great if you haven’t watched up till now like me.

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have earlier written about platform's relationship with

Brands - https://shailendrabisht.substack.com/p/platforms-and-brands,

News Media- https://shailendrabisht.substack.com/p/platforms-and-news-media and Democratic Process- https://shailendrabisht.substack.com/p/platforms-and-democracy

Another piece on elections is due shortly.

I have also watched Mirzapur in bits and pieces. I loved Pankaj Tripathi's work and has seen him evolve as an actor.

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