Within 18 months of this capsule's creation, the United States will effectively ban the sale of new [SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY NAMED AT UNLOCK] to consumers.
It won't be called a "ban." It will be framed as:
- "Consumer protection"
- "National security"
- "Responsible regulation"
But the effect will be the same: a technology that millions of Americans use daily will become functionally illegal to purchase new.
I'm making this prediction because I've seen the draft legislation. I know which lobbying groups are pushing for it. I understand the political incentives aligning to make this happen.
When this unlocks, you'll be able to verify whether I was right. If I am, ask yourself: who benefits from this ban? Follow the money.
The public debate hasn't started yet. But it will. And when it does, remember: someone saw it coming.