1. It's all math. You can't patent english either, but patents are english -- at least in the united states. 2. There are so many because it is easier to writ

1. It's all math. You can't patent english either, but patents are english -- at least in the united states. 2. There are so many because it is easier to write code than it is to cut iron. That doesn't mean the value of the invention isn't worth just as much to the world and the inventor. Maybe more. We should see an exponentially increasing quality of life due to the exponentially increasing ease with which it is getting to innovate. People can build a CNC in their garage with parts from the lumber store and a couple websites. That was unheard of 20 years ago. We have lasers in our junk that can start fires. Think of the leap fire gave us!