"The Master Switch" (book)

"The Master Switch" by Tim Wu explores the history of media and communication industries in the United States, highlighting how major industries—from radio and television to the internet—have periodically been opened and then consolidated by powerful companies. Wu argues that these industries follow a pattern: innovative open networks are gradually taken over by a few dominant firms, creating monopolies that can limit competition, control information, and influence society. The book emphasizes the importance of maintaining open, competitive systems to foster innovation, diversity of voices, and a healthy democracy.