On "Simpsons" episode AABF19 "E-I-E-I-(annoyed grunt)", Homer managed to produce Tomacco by growing tobacco and tomato seeds using plutonium for fertilizer. (The original plan was to make gigantic plants in true "sci-fi" style) The Laramie executives offered $150 million dollars for Homer's plant, because, while there are laws against selling cigarettes to children, there are no rules against selling them Tomacco. The example, though fictional, demonstrates my point. A corporation could create a variant of a product that could be dangerous, yet legal.
The Blue Ocean Strategy, the strategy of creating value by shifting the focus of your product (or service) to reach new audiences and increased profit margin. The downside for society is that these products have a span of time where they are not properly regulated by the government.
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