
S5E3 - The Death of Ownership: Everything Is Becoming a Rental
Published: August 21, 2026
Duration: 11:18
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
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