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Yeah but the real one is tangible and not copyable in the same way. Digital copies are exactly the same as each other. The "rarity" is completely artificial and
by __david__ 9y ago
Yeah but the real one is tangible and not copyable in the same way. Digital copies are exactly the same as each other. The "rarity" is completely artificial and pointless. Everyone has the same desktop picture, but oh boy, I own the digital signature!
- BugsJustFindMe 9y agoQ: In what sense does the "real" Van Gogh painting differ from a good forgery? A: Otherwise pointless authenticity. Q: So why do people spend so much effort identifying forgeries? A: Because people, for some terrifying reason, value otherwise pointless authenticity.
- tomasien 9y agoWhy assign value to anything other than food and shelter? It's enjoyable, people like it. If that terrifies you the world must be a scary place.