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In what possible reality was this not going to happen?

The one that is coming. The decentralized means of production necessary to provide the blessings of civilization are dispersing across the population extremely rapidly now. Development of table top tech is accelerating. The dependence of populations on overlords is ending - for those aware of the danger of dependence.

Same goes for crypto.

Yes in this magic future the current establishment just rolls over and dies.
Got it.
It's happening already right now before our very eyes!
Gratz everyone, we won.
War's over.
Easier than expected I must say!

Give me one single actual example instead of vague generic statements.
Thanks.

A link to 3D printing with zero comment.
Yep you got me the establishment wouldn't dare use that tech.

How they gonna use it? Lending? You can act as obtuse as you want, scorn as scathingly as you are able, but it doesn't enable economic competition with independent producers.

That bedslinger is the first step to individuals 3D printing flying cars, aquaponics, solar panels, you name it. Individuals making their own means of production are the end of mass production, because it cannot compete. Dependence on overlords is becoming a failed model, a temporary phase we have endured until this technological boundary was transcended.

That's in process.

It's definitely something I need to look into more thoroughly that's for sure.
Not sure how you can so confidently say they can't compete when volume is key to getting the cheapest prices. The easiest way to turn a profit in 3D printing is to sell blueprints/templates not selling actual product.

Like crypto, these things are inefficient but at a certain point that inefficiency stops mattering and a breakaway occurs. None of this has any relevance to if legacy players find a use for the tech or not.