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id Software released the source code to Wolfenstein in 1995, he was only rich at that point on merit and the success of their games. Bethesda ended that practi

• wiseowise 7mo ago
  What's your point though? That just because he's extremely smart, got lucky and got rich in the process he's somehow immune to critique? No one can argue that John is an exceptional programmer and human being, but millions of developers aren't Carmacks – they're shmucks trying to survive under increasing pressure of corporate boot squeezing ever more. They're the ones being threatened by AI, not wealthy John for whom it's all games now.
  • shdh 7mo ago
    Being displaced due to improved technology isn't anything new. Wagons pulled by horses used to be driven by people as well.
    • wiseowise 7mo ago
      > Being displaced due to improved technology isn't anything new. Wagons pulled by horses used to be driven by people as well. And in this situation Carmack is essentially a wealthy, rich ranch owner who says to peasant that it's not a big deal at all. Again: what's your point?
      • shdh 7mo ago
        This is not a new pattern in society, it has happened historically and its going to happen again.