Capital is accelerating its concentration toward the top. The top 10 companies by market cap in the S&P 500 now account for about 40% of the index's total market value. Especially in the current era of rapid advancements in AI technology, the leading players across the entire industry chain are building barriers at an astonishing pace. Under the brutal law of 'Capital–Skill Complementarity,' the more expensive the computing power and data, the more they are exclusively accessible to top talent and industry giants. This continuous positive feedback loop has made it nearly impossible for other companies to catch up. It’s like how the finest ingredients only make their way to Michelin kitchens, or how advanced manufacturing processes are controlled by only a handful of semiconductor fabs. These 'Superstar Firms' generate profits far beyond their peers with minimal manpower. On the surface, it looks like fair competition, but in reality, a structural and invisible 'quasi-monopoly' has already formed. In the face of this overwhelming advantage, where is the path forward for individuals? Interestingly, the shortest route to becoming a 'super individual' often lies in first standing on the shoulders of giants—leveraging the strongest models from industry leaders for Vibe Coding or deploying efficient Research Agents. But this isn’t just about 'using' them; it’s a strategic form of 'leveraging.' Even better, we’re not entirely locked inside the walled gardens of the giants. The maturity of open-source models and toolchains provides us with true strategic depth. Even without relying on the closed services of the giants, today’s powerful open-source ecosystem is robust enough to support us in completing the technology loop. These tools are our last line of defense against technological hegemony and our means of preserving choice. Make sure to harness these two forces and upgrade yourself into a 'super individual.' Outside the massive shadow cast by the superstar firms, carve out a new space of possibilities that belongs to you.