They are all parasites, none of these people really created anything.Most of what they acquired was stolen or plagiarized. Elon Musk is a prime example of this type of overly idolized modern phenomenon. Governments reward the vampires in society. Just puppets standing on the shoulders of giants.
This documentary is a good one in understanding why you want to be Nostr. It explains how the internet started as something pure and good, free from government and commercial interference — but eventually became regulated by governments, controlled by investors and advertisers, and dominated by algorithms and surveillance.
After watching, I understand better why nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m gave > $21 million for open source with no expectations or influence by him — enabling innovations purely driven by the builders' vision — without investor pressure, advertising influence, or government meddling.
It’s a long journey for Nostr, but I hope it remains pure and wonderful. And if you are reading this, know that every moment you are here, is a moment of freedom on Nostr ❤️
PS : These documentary captured significant eyeballs. If anyone know these guys or similar filmmakers, perhaps they can look into why Nostr is the renaissance of the internet.
Discussion
The irony of google's former motto “don’t be evil” and microsoft even creepier. Steve Job’s early apple days with 1984 ad was wonderful and sad to see what it has become.
As for Elon, I'm not a fan girl, I disagree with his authoritarian approach, concerned about potential privacy breaches and surveillance, and I strongly dislike the idea of having multiple children with different women. But having worked in and managed high-tech manufacturing, I have great respect for his work - He may have acquired the EV and autonomous tech but setting up mass manufacturing car making at rapid speed for a large product which includes various mechatronics, high signal measurements and future tech is complex. Switching between modes of businesses requires strong focus.
I do have a lot of respect for Jack - when he realised the power balance was not directed to the people he backed out and funded protocols and financial systems that would give power back to the people. And he told Congress that no one, not him, not the government, should have that much power - and I think that's brave, principled, and reflects strong grounding.
Btw I liked your Rene Margritte note very much. You might enjoy this piece.
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I appreciate you taking the time to to reply to my quite negative viewpoint on that matter nostr:npub1pvgcusxk7006hvtlyx555erhq8c5pk9svw57snlxujpkgnkup89sekdx8c. You certainly do appreciate art and your note is wonderful. Mostly I post positivity here and just occasionally make negative comments. There is always some good in all people, and I agree with the points you make. Have an awesome day.
PS. Agreed 💯 @Jack, is one of the good guys IMO.