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[–] TheObviousSolution@lemm.ee 53 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The amount of IP money grubbing in the IT industry is able to literally make millions out of sand, this is just more of it.

[–] mo_lave@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Not necessarily "out of sand". IP is basically putting a price tag on a person for them to say "Yes, I consent". In other words, technofeudalism.

[–] laurelraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I may be off base but I think that might be referencing what the computer chips are made of....

[–] mo_lave@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago

Think you're right lol