The article discusses the concept of ownership in the digital age, using examples from Amazon's Kindle e-books, streaming services, social media, and digital currency like Bitcoin. It highlights the fact that in the digital world, possession and legal rights are not enough to constitute true ownership, as companies and governments can alter or take away digital content at any time. The article emphasizes the importance of encryption in establishing true ownership and control, as it removes the need for violence and allows individuals to enforce their ownership. It concludes that in order to have true digital ownership, individuals must control their private keys and not rely on external entities.



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