I get tired of these comments and would like to level some personal attacks at you because I have behavior and personality issues I'm continually working on. That said, I encourage you to read news from multiple sources and especially information that challenges your world view. It is very difficult to change your paradigm and come join other critical thinkers but I have faith that if you love yourself and community enough you will take this advice and become a more well rounded thinker.
That is a very western, independent cultural paradigm you have there. Western culture and values are not shared by everyone in the west let alone all humanity.
Only a few of us have strong narcissistic and anti-social personality traits, but they are vocal and usually end up in positions of power.
I would argue the vast majority of humanity throughout history is more selfless and willing to sacrifice and work towards a goal than you give us credit for. Look at the big picture and think about how much innovation has come from a place not driven by profit potential but for THE potential to go further.
It costs more to borrow money so consumers and businesses borrow and spend less and when people spend less it drives down price fighting inflation...more or less the thinking
Apple is protecting the end user. Through charging a fee apple ensures the end user is really sure they want to sideload the app. This both creates more free storage space and helps the user sideload only the best applications... I'm still working on my corporate speech but that's what I'd imagine them saying
Every fucking day friend...