"- this is not normal. The end of ownership represents an overturn of a foundation of modern civilization. The fact that the only "people" who can truly own something are the transhuman, immortal colony organisms we call "Limited Liability Corporations" is an absolutely surreal reversal of the normal order of things..." - Cory Doctorow (npub1fdr…lvhs)
Make no mistake: They WILL make you pay to breathe, as soon as they can figure out how to sell you a gadget that can remotely choke you to death.
#capitalism
> Samantha: This town has a weird smell that you're all probably used to...but I'm not.
> Mrs Krabappel: It'll take you about six weeks, dear.
-The Simpsons, "Bart's Friend Falls in Love," S3E23, May 7, 1992
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