In April 2022, the United States launched its “Declaration for the Future of the Internet.” It asserts that human rights and democratic values must remain central to future technological developmen…

Developing world needs an alternative to Chinese tech::In April 2022, the United States launched its “Declaration for the Future of the Internet.” It asserts that human rights and democratic values must remain

  • T156@lemmy.worldEnglish
    20·
    10 months ago

    I’m not sure competition would help too much. The incentive just isn’t good, because companies tend to focus mainly on price, rather than quality. If a factory makes a worse product, but does it for cheaper, then that is what will get picked.

    • toasteecup@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      10 months ago

      I think it depends on shopper and circumstance.

      For some shoppers the cheaper item works. For others wanted a better qualiy item isn’t unrealistic, and both are offered on the shelves.

      Add to it, you may want a meh quality hammer when you’re just doing work that would really wreck a nicer one

      • MrSnowy@lemmy.mlEnglish
        1·
        10 months ago

        This is why we all need to shop local. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been to Walmart