Every fucking thing has a chip in it now for the Internet of things. I’m guessing a lot of global chip manufacturing’s output was also secretly contracted to the defense industries and thus adding to supply chain issues. Why does my fridge need to connect to the internet? Does it really need software updates? Will it tell me if it’s been recalled?

We must remember the rapid industrialization of the 3rd world is adding to the “shortage” as well... 8 billion people need their cell phones!