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- Snapchat didn't exist until 7 years ago, so not sure they qualify as a highly evolved corporate entity

- Snapchat solves a unique communication problem (the desire to express yourself without it living forever). It still solves this problem today, however so do a lot of competitors.

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I _think_ they mean that it's the entities that post on the platform that are "highly evolved corporate entities fighting for attention".

That's a good point, most of the social media platforms have parts that are essentially lawless advertising space.

they qualify as a highly evolved corporate entity

Why not? You’re a highly evolved biological entity and you were from the very moment you were conceived! Evolution refers to your ancestors, not to any individual.

Sure, but what does that actually mean?

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