The SpaceX example was to demonstrate how profits aren't the sole goal of companies.
Yes after the monopoly of NASA ended we now have several real space companies doing real advancement.
I personally have never used one of these "government computers" have you?
Maximizing value to shareholders is a literal legal obligation of public companies. A company being unprofitable today does not mean they are not seeking to be highly profitable tomorrow.
> The SpaceX example was to demonstrate how profits aren't the sole goal of companies.
What would you say Musk’s goal is? And do we want more of that?