We literally grant 20 year monopolies on technologies to their inventors and have for centuries and it's fine. The entire economy runs on chips made by like, 3 foundries using lithography machines made by 1 company. I think you are overstating the necessity.
replyThis example proves the exact opposite, that is a national security disaster waiting to happen
replyAutarky would be a national security disaster manifested. You can't be a modern prosperous society and not rely on either trade nor private enterprise.
replyI totally agree, hence my previous comment
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