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>Some prime numbers are illegal to know.
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_prime
>Some non-controlled plants are illegal to cultivate.
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_breeders%27_rights#
>Some bits of sands can't be legally stacked in certain ways
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_circuit_layout_design_protection
>Some instructions are illegal to be given to a processor
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_patent
>Intellectual monopoly is the greatest obstacle in the progress of technology and mankind. IM's only purpose is to generate easy money for lazy parasites that leech and drain from those who truly create, recreate and improve.
>Intellectual Monopoly Parasites impede progress. Progress make the world a better place, it improves lives and save lives. Parasites are murderers.
So, what are /sci/s' opinions on the subject?
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>>8973393
There is nothing wrong with a company acting to protect it's investment for a limited period of time. Anyone that disagrees will kill any investment in progress.
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t. leech
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String up the bourgeoisie and the corporatists
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>>8973393
some primes are illegal to distribute just as how numbers are: bank account passwords
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>>8973547
delet
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>>8973547
>Not using cryptocurrency.
Well then, that is THEIR fault. :')
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>>8973561
>Crypto
Still using illegal primes, I see.
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>>8973399
>working on quantum triple integral reactor capable of reaching half the speed of light with only 1% energy loss
>ideal proportions involve illegal prime
>scientific progress stopped
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>>8973667
>Be you
>working on your quantum triple integral reactor capable of reaching half the speed of light with only 1% energy loss
>I sit by and wait
>You finally finish development
>I reverse engineer it
>Sell it for exactly the cost of production
>You literally can not compete
>Can not recoup your capital investment.
>Company quickly folds
Why would anyone invest in R&D when that could happen?
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>>8973399
>multiple generations
>limited period of time
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>>8973673
>Implying it is corporate and not academic.
REKT
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