I'm not sure why do you think weak patents are the cause, or what do you exactly mean by weak patents. Especially considering mentioned patents were licensed ch

I'm not sure why do you think weak patents are the cause, or what do you exactly mean by weak patents. Especially considering mentioned patents were licensed cheaply. Seems to me, people's behavior has become much more materialistic / self-centered / greedy, along with the means and societal approval to keep it that way. Most companies will lock and not-share everything they can in almost any way they can.