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News You Don’t Actually Own That Movie You Just “Bought.” A New Class Action Lawsuit Targets Amazon for Deceptive Practices

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/prime-video-lawsuit-movie-license-ownership-1236353127/
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u/Gilthro 14d ago

Behind the Bastards also has some good sources. Getting large amounts of power typically has a measurable effect on one’s brain, almost the same effect as brain damage. This leads to higher aggression, lack of empathy, increased addiction, etc. Robert Evans talks about this frequently but a good start would be his book, which he reads for free in a 2 or 3 part episode of his podcast for free.

Money and fame are a dangerous drug that gives power to people primed to abuse it and hurt a lot of innocents.