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What are some of the unethical business practices mentioned in the text?
Some of the unethical business practices mentioned in the text include deceit, manipulation, political lobbying, expropriation of academic research, forcing open-source alternatives illegally from the market, and invading privacy for profit.
How has big capital taken advantage of public investment and national infrastructure?
Big capital has taken advantage of public investment and national infrastructure by pilfering from them, essentially stealing the resources and benefits that were meant for the public.
What are some examples of devices that have been used to invade privacy for profit?
Some examples of devices mentioned in the text include those found in homes, cars, watches, glasses, and phones. These devices have been used to steal privacy for profit.
What does the author mean by the verb 'to steal' being returned to?
The author means that the concept and act of stealing will be properly recognized and acknowledged in the context of the history of the internet and its various forms of theft.
How can stealing occur in the digital realm?
In the digital realm, stealing can occur through various means such as through force, dispossession, tricks, power, and cash. It can involve stealing physical infrastructure, ideas, attention, and privacy, as well as hardware and physical goods.
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