
391: ‘Error -37’, With John Siracusa
The Talk Show With John Gruber
The Flaws of the Patent System
The speakers express their belief that the patent system has been a net negative and discuss its flaws and implications. They question the concept of patents in general and argue against the idea of a 20-year monopoly on an idea. They also acknowledge the challenges in advocating for the abolition of patents due to vested interests.
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