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The Death of Ownership: Everything Is Becoming a Rental
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- Aug 21, 2026
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- 678
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Summary
When did buying something stop meaning it belonged to us? From digital-only games and streaming movies to subscription software and purchases that can disappear, JP examines a world in which consumers pay more while permanently owning less—and asks whether convenience is worth surrendering control. In this episode: • The difference between owning a product and licensing access • How subscriptions changed games, movies, software and media • What consumers lose when physical alternatives disappear Question for you: What do you still insist on owning physically? Find JP on X or Instagram and share your answer. Follow Egotastic FunTime: The ReLoaded Cut in your podcast app for more short, story-driven conversations about entertainment, technology and the strange future we're building. Support the show: https://tinyurl.com/EgoPatreon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EgotasticFunTime X: https://x.com/EgotasticFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egotasticfuntime/ Listen next: Your Phone Knows Too Much About You https://rss.com/podcasts/egotasticfuntime/3087395/