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by j-bos 18 days ago
My mom lived with overpriced, underdeveloped, unreliable, and slow internet for years. Now she pays less for fast, reliable, sometimes improving bandwidth that doesn't go down for weeks after a storm. Progress is often gross, but it can be a lifesaver.
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That’s great and I’m happy for her. Progress should be for all, not just the developed elite hanging out in tech circles.

Alas, Not In My Low Earth Orbit.

Progress isn't evenly distributed.

That's why we don't deny some access because we can't give everyone. Especially if the dispute is about method

Dude, she pays for it herself on pension.

And besides:

> Progress should be for all, not just the developed elite hanging out in tech circles.

That's... that's basically been the start of every generally available technology that exists today, to benefit of "all."