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How technology loses out in companies, countries & continents and what to do about it

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What it is

A conference presentation by Bert Hubert on how companies lose their technological edge and become outsourcing hubs. It argues the same dynamic applies to whole countries and continents, and ends with suggestions for reversing it.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN points to it as a sharper explanation of why outsourcing and specialization erode deep expertise, in threads on Intel, Boeing and software decline.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 3 strong recommendations
  • first 2022, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “a MUCH BETTER version of a similar point was outlined by Bert Hubert”

    Explains why specialization and offshoring kill innovation and expertise.

    scrollaway, 2022-08 · Strong recommendation · in “Jonathan Blow: Software Is in Decline”

  2. “this excellent video talks about the problems with outsourcing everything”

    Shows the dangers of outsourcing core competency, leaving a weak systems integrator.

    textlapse, 2024-06 · Strong recommendation · in “US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 MAX 9 investigation”

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Topics: outsourcing, innovation, tech policy, europe, deep expertise

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