I think this case might be a little more complicated than that. I followed this from the initial conflict. It seems that Chapman’s legal team was asserting (and likely had evidence) that it was released “accidentally” to force her to license it after she said no.

That’s a good question. We have a wind turbine test facility in North Charleston, S.C., and one of the reasons the DOE put it there was because of water access. They can bring the gigantic turbines by ship up to the test facility and move them into position fairly quickly.

I think you’re right. It’s really what Tesla and the rocket company have done well, which is demonstrate viability so that the technology can transfer to real commercial applications.

I’ll give you a star, but my point wasn’t just about making a 1-off reliable part. It’s about making a million of them on a scale that can be tracked for quality and durability.

You are right. My job puts me in touch with high-end manufacturers on occasion, and I’ve asked them about this. It’s fine if you want to 3D print a nozzle for your Shop Vac, but if you’re doing airplane parts or car parts, the reliability and quality control (inputs and outputs) have not reached a reliability level…

Yeah, the first thing that came to mind was Ark II. But if the TTruck came with a jetpack ... well then bonus!

The bonus for this is that you made me aware they publish a manual for the USS Enterprise! My whole family is getting that for Christmas this year! Don’t like it? I don’t care. It’s awesome! Gonna build one in my backyard with PVC and plywood.

The glass repair law isn’t a reason to live in S.C., but every time I consider leaving, I think, “But what if I get a crack in my windshield?” (jk of course)

We used to have annual inspections in South Carolina, and they were terrible. You ended up getting stuff fixed at a really high price just to get that $3 sticker (at the time). It did not keep junkers off the road either. If the inspection person says you have to get a new set of tires and a new fan belt even if you…

This is why it’s important to read literature:

Your comment made me think of Lee Atwater. Cancer did seem to make him reflect on the things he did during his political career, with stated regret.

In the last 5 years, I’ve purchased two new cars, from a dealer (at a decent price) with manual transmissions. That’s what I’m doing. Voting with my dollars.

One thing I don’t understand about this. How is it you don’t have more stars?

He says pretty clearly where he was going with that bit. You guys seem to be reading right UP to the context. He wasn’t saying e-commerce is the same as brick-and-mortar contracting. That’s what Tesla was saying:

That’s not what he’s saying. He’s saying the comparison to building an addition onto a house is different in this way, specifically. Tesla absolutely deserved to be compensated for its use, but this guy wasn’t using it, and it’s not like he was pirating it.

It’s a dumb law, but this writing is pure poetry. Bravo, sir! Bravo!

Dude, none of that stuff is original. Honestly, you’ve read a graphic novel from 1986, you know the story. You like it? That’s cool, but let’s not give them all that much credit. Predictable is sometimes comforting, like Campbell’s Soup, but when I open that can, I know what I’m getting.

... or maybe just one.

My favorite GLaDOS moment is where she fat-shamed me ... and all those times she made fun of my impending death ...