I dunno. RMS is a software developer. I think we should listen to him on matters related to software. For other topics, I listen to other people.
It kind of reminds me of ASD symptoms, not reading social cues properly, etc. So from the viewpoint of inclusion we maybe should not go too hard on these negative aspects and focus on the positive sides?
I've been using RSS daily for more than a decade. Looking at the stats, I'm subscribed to 342 feeds, but 131 of these haven't been updated in at least a year, and 100 feed URLs are no longer reachable. So it's more accurate to say I'm actively subscribed to 111 feeds.
It's a mix of blogs, a bunch of podcasts, some curated news and also some YouTube channels.
I mean, kind of, yes. CNCs have been one of the big items for export controls. Especially if they can be used to build weapons, parts for nuclear subs, etc.
Generally speaking, lathes and milling machines must be licensed for export if their accuracy exceeds six microns. Grinding machines are controlled at four microns. The Wassenaar Arrangement controls all machine tools capable of simultaneous, five-axis motion, regardless of machining accuracy.