Really, I'm not out to destroy Microsoft. That will just be a completely unintentional side effect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims he doesn't aim to destroy Microsoft; any such effect would be accidental.
- In plain terms
- I'm not trying to destroy Microsoft; any damage would be a side effect.
- What can you take from it?
- Unintended consequences can arise from competitive actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you mitigate accidental harm to rivals?
- When is competition ethical?
Another view
Side effects can be foreseeable and intentional.
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