We think we have solved the mystery of creation. Maybe we should patent the universe and charge everyone royalties for their existence.
Stephen Hawking
We think we have solved
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Here’s the equation you’re searching for, Stephen: Genius != Clever.
But how can we charge royalties when the copyright still belongs to the Creator?
Patent law is based on First to File, not first to invent. 😉
This is not necessarily a good thing.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_to_file_and_first_to_invent
Render unto Caesar…
Caesar saw his opening early and got while the getting was good.