• A_A@lemmy.world
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    While the american empire is reaching novel decay summits, others are (still) progressing, developing.

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    The actual statistic isn’t as important as knowing that every advancement the Chinese make in the future will be tainted by their prolific theft of IP.

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      Back in the day that’s how both Switzerland and USA got their start - by ignoring IP ownership. You need to remember IP is only an abstract delusion.

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        Absolutely. It’s not that it hasn’t been done before, it’s just that it shouldn’t be praised as accomplishment.