Giants Explainer

The Giants represent massive, well known Public Corporations, and the role they play in the politics and economics of the USA.

The Giants are Demi-Gods: they have supernatural powers, are able (and very willing) to meddle in the lives of thge little people, however they are mortal, and can be taken down if a sufficient wave of sentiment runs against them.

It's a fairly transparent play on the idea of Corporate Personhood, and the role of corporations in campaign financing. The Giants present an opportunity to explore relationship between entrepreneurialism, capitalism, start-up culture, small business, market power, and consumerism.

While The Giants are never seen directly, they are represented by their Minions, and their presence is felt through their involvement in the selection of Kings, and their "Gifts".

This is not intended to be about bashing evil corporations, or bemoaning the terrors of capitalism. It is about exploring the unintended and intended consequences of corporatisation. And it is definitely intended to draw a clear distinction between the wealth-creating activities of entrepreneurs and start-ups, and the wealth-extracting activities of market-dominating corporations. Google, Facebook, Apple, we're looking at you.

In the Story
Wannabe King Mitt the Fiscally Responsible argues that "Giants are People my friend " during campaign

On the Web
Hungry Tech Giants -- Compare the acquisition strategies of 5 tech giants over the last 15 years -- Apple, Amazon, Google, Yahoo, Facebook.

Life Inc -- Douglass Rushkoff explores the dark side of corporatism