"The Coming Commodification of Life at Home

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/12/smart-hom…

As internet-connected devices and appliances accumulate, one academic foresees “the monetization of every move you make.”

What I’m wondering is what the backlash will be like.

A lot of stocks we’re discussing here are selling mainly to other businesses, where the cost of the subscription is offset by the savings in business costs. There seems to be a lot more “rent seeking” with at-home use, without providing more value.

One large example of over-reach is John Deere’s tractors equipped with engine software that keeps farmers from doing their own repairs.

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