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Props to Worldwalker for a very cogent response. In terms of quantum, nobody knows or can know, and those in control of the discourse -- i.e. the evil capitalists -- can and do say absolutely anything that will protect or advance what they see as their interests in profit.
I think the problem is that the concept of ownership just doesn't work anymore in many fields. The notion that there's this thing, and it's my property or yours, defensible morally and legally, is kind of over. That's cold comfort to many involved, including creators and industry, but I just think trying to figure out how much, in terms of goods, moral insult, and social cost or benefit is inherently a dead end.
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