The development of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT and T) supports Marx's notion that the development of technology (the productive forces) has a life of its own, independent of the control of capitalists.

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Marx's notion is that the development of technology (productive forces) is driven by the economic base (the relations of production), which includes the control of capitalists. The development of AT&T, like other technological advancements, was heavily influenced by capitalist interests, market competition, and regulatory environments, rather than existing independently of capitalist control.

The Development of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT