I think that's close to true, but not quite. The difference is that software is far more reusable than physical objects. For example, a linked lists are curren

I think that's close to true, but not quite. The difference is that software is far more reusable than physical objects. For example, a linked lists are currently used in at least hundreds of thousands of applications. A razor blade can be used in what-- 100 different tools? Razor, paper cutter? (But I do still think reforming the entire patent system, as you suggest, is a great idea.)