Even aerospace has more competition than smartphones: Embraer, Bombardier, Sukhoi, Antonov, Comac, and HAL -- to name just a few alternatives in passenger aviation. And there used to be a lot more manufacturers in Europe and the US as well, before the biggest capital went on a buying spree.

But you seem to be agreeing with me. I was responding to this comment:

> user agency is still a thing - and there are alternatives

Would you say that was an accurate and realistic comment?