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[–] smallpond [OP] 0 points (+1|-1)

That's a nice example, but not being able to patent the technology would also ensure the tech can't be controlled.

I suspect the number of level-headed individuals who control patents is far outweighed by the corporate patent holders who care only about extracting money from them, societal considerations be damned.

[–] jobes 1 points (+1|-0)

you aren't wrong. I shouldn't have any patents, but I do because we had a quota for filing patents on whatever we were making at Big Tech. It's a blessing and a curse.