I think that you may see this trend because of how recently computers became prevalent. As a result, the situation is more based on leadership skills rather than other factors (wealth, heritage, etc). I think in 30-40 years we may see a shift to be back in line with other industries.
As far as a competitive advantage, I would say that it doesn't matter. How is technology competing with other industries? The short answer is that we don't, at least directly. Technology enables other sectors rather than competes. A Web 3.0 company is not competing with a future hospitality or automotive industry. A technologically enabled company may have a better chance of succeeding relative to their competitors though.
If anything, the "brilliantness" of the tech sector will lead to more competition within the sector, and perhaps a faster rate of innovation than otherwise. Should this begin a feedback loop my comment about the shift in leadership in 30 years will not apply.
Very good points. I guess I was thinking of interdisciplinary competition in terms of attracting top talent to our sector, not necessarily in direct competition in the marketplace for customers. But you're more than right in that our industry very much empowers other industry sectors which in turn will lead to more internal competition in tech and faster innovation.
So what in your opinion can we do in the here and now to keep our uniqueness intact in the long run?
I'd hate for our industry to begin to be marred by the staleness and greed of the status quo of other industries (i.e. biggest wallet, "royal tech monarchy", et al, win out over best ideas and innovation).
As far as a competitive advantage, I would say that it doesn't matter. How is technology competing with other industries? The short answer is that we don't, at least directly. Technology enables other sectors rather than competes. A Web 3.0 company is not competing with a future hospitality or automotive industry. A technologically enabled company may have a better chance of succeeding relative to their competitors though.
If anything, the "brilliantness" of the tech sector will lead to more competition within the sector, and perhaps a faster rate of innovation than otherwise. Should this begin a feedback loop my comment about the shift in leadership in 30 years will not apply.