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Cultural schmultural. They're in a place where it makes sense to do it, they're pragmatic, they do it. The US industrial revolution was kick-started by IP the
by yourbandsucks 7y ago
Cultural schmultural. They're in a place where it makes sense to do it, they're pragmatic, they do it.
The US industrial revolution was kick-started by IP theft as well: https://www.history.com/news/industrial-revolution-spies-europe https://www.history.com/news/industrial-revolution-spies-eur...
Would you do any different if you were in charge of a country and your people need to eat? "Sorry starving peasants, we must respect international IP law"?
- sprafa 7y agoFascinating story. Thanks for sharing. It does put the Chinese example into perspective...
- TheKarateKid 7y ago> Would you do any different if you were in charge of a country and your people need to eat? They do it, and most of their people still can't afford to eat.
- sprafa 7y agoMost of the Chinese can’t afford to eat?? That’s a pretty bold claim. Evidence?