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The end of ownership
Andreessen Horowitz
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We can't let John Deere destroy the very idea of ownership
Wired
It’s official: John Deere and General Motors want to eviscerate the notion of ownership.
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Is downloading really stealing? The ethics of digital piracy
Carnegie Council
You wouldn't steal a car, you wouldn't steal a handbag, you wouldn't steal a television. But what about downloading pirated films? Is intellectual property infringement really morally equivalent with common theft? Read philosopher Christian Barry's take on
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Could self-driving cars spell the end of ownership?
The Wall Street Journal
When companies like Apple and Tesla roll out their autonomous vehicles, the need for a personal car might be a thing of the past.
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The era of ownership is ending
Futurism
In the future, people will own fewer things, allowing more freedom.
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Conspicuous consumption will be considered unthinkable 50 years from now
Vox
This could be the last generation that flaunts their wealth
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Home ownership: Should Canadians let the dream die? | Sunday Talk
CBC News: The National
In the Toronto and Vancouver areas, where close to one-third of Canadians live, the dream of owning a home is on life support. Even renting is hard. And sudd...