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Re:Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across... by missedthecue on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @03:47PM (#31745033)
Hmm. I guess one man's dystopia is another man's utopia.
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Re:Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across... by politician on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @03:59PM (#31745228)
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Re:Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across... by int_19h on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @08:58PM (#31747936)
https://marshallbrain.com/manna1
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Re:Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across... by alexb_ on Wednesday June 15, 2022 @02:10AM (#31749661)
This guy looks to be a doomer in the most literal sense, but this story is a fun read. Thanks for sharing it!
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Re:Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across... by int_19h on Wednesday June 15, 2022 @02:13PM (#31756967)
Note that this was originally written in 2003!
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Re:Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across... by abnercoimbre on Wednesday June 15, 2022 @04:11AM (#31750349)
I'm hooked. HN comments like these are hidden gems.
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Re:Amazon builds property empire, quietly buying land across... by jawmes8 on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @03:52PM (#31745123)
> Hmm. I guess one man's dystopia is another man's utopia.

That does seem true for most sci-fi stories!

I would think the dystopian aspect is lack of entry for smaller businesses to reach those potential customers

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