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[–] PeteWheeler@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Yeah, this would be bad for everyone. Even the corps. I don't think any CEO actually wants to become an actual real life general.

Because there would be wars from these 'independent' corps.

[–] friend_of_satan@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Now a Burbclave, that's the place to live. A city-state with its own constitution, a border, laws, cops, everything.

https://chnm.gmu.edu/exploring/20thcentury/consumerism/pop_stephenson1.html

[–] jwiggler@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago
[–] Tikitimebomb@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Did any other Bioshock fans out there just get a bit weirded out by this. Not the live action we hoped for....

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

It's weird how the hardcore wingnuts were constantly jabbering about "Big Tech" and making noises about "Hunter's ~~hard-drive~~ laptop" just a few short years ago. They could never define this "Big Tech" other than to make hooting noises about how they were "censoring" the crazy right wing. They didn't really know what they were going on about, but boy, they were mad about it. Because laptop.

Now they seem to be all-in with whatever the fuck "Big Tech" wants for them, because, what? They think it will own the libs? Just what the fuck do they think billionaires are going to do for the average redcap but put them out of work and yank any and all government services that will help them or their families?

[–] fernfrost@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] MDCCCLV@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Honestly some people like sucking corporate dick, I say let them. If they're small cities it's fine, more housing is what's needed. That just relieves tension on housing and lowers the price for everyone.

People unfamiliar with this: See the previous thread about this from a few days ago as well: https://lemmy.world/comment/15538652

[–] Uniquitous@lemmy.one 3 points 2 days ago

Ooh, they can even have their own currency! But what to call it... something brief and punchy, to underscore all the efficiency... I know, we can call it "scrip!"

[–] ABetterTomorrow@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago

Sounds like how the CCP develops and employees its citizens. You live where you work and you can’t escape your bubble. “Hey honey, going to go shop at google to pick up milk and then go to google to get that bookshelf you wanted. I’ll be next to google if you need anything for your new garden.”

[–] taiyang@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

So what, Irvine?

[–] Aux@feddit.uk -4 points 1 day ago (11 children)

It's funny how Americans here are so against the idea, yet there are plenty of private towns and villages here in the UK and it's just normal.

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