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Apple Drops Opposition to Right to Repair; Sparks Controversy with Scientology

by Adersh Unni Krishnan
September 5, 2023
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Apple Drops Opposition to Right to Repair; Sparks Controversy with Scientology

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The Right to Repair concept has been the subject of a protracted legal struggle, with big titans like Apple leading the charge against it. In an unexpected change of events, however, Apple recently gave up the battle against the Right to Repair initiative.

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The Church of Scientology has emerged as an unexpected foe as a result of this change in position. In this piece, we will examine the complexities of this developing narrative and the conflict between the IT sector and the contentious Scientology movement.

The Right to Repair Movement

In order to give consumers the independence to repair their own electronic gadgets, the Right to Repair movement supports their cause. It aims to oppose the practice of manufacturers making it difficult for consumers to get necessary parts or fix their devices. As customers seek more control over the products they possess, this movement has significantly gained ground recently.

Scientology: A Brief Overview

Let’s take a moment to understand what Scientology stands for before delving into the intriguing relationship between the Right to Repair conflict and Scientology. A set of principles and practices known as “Scientology” were created by renowned author L. Ron Hubbard.

It is frequently referred to as a cult, a company, or a brand-new religious movement. The E-Meter, an electronic tool utilized in Scientology’s exclusive practice of auditing, serves as the foundation of the religion. Only trained Scientology ministers or ministers-in-training conduct audits.

Apple Changing Their Decision and Call off the Ongoing Petition Fight

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Apple iPhone opened
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Apple has long been a fierce opponent of the Right to Repair campaign. Apple is a firm renowned for its strict regulations around repairability and access to its gadgets. They said that doing so would be against copyright laws, citing in particular Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. In an unexpected turn of events, Apple has decided not to oppose the Right to Repair movement.

The Church of Scientology’s Opposition

Scientology's E Meter is the reason why the organization is opposing the right to repair movement
Scientology’s E Meter is the reason why the organization is opposing the right to repair movement
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Through a formal letter filed to the US Copyright Office, the Church of Scientology, led by L. Ron Hubbard, made its position regarding the Right to Repair movement known. They vehemently opposed this legislation, alleging issues with the E-Meter, an important part of Scientology’s auditing procedure.

The E-Meter is a digital tool used to monitor people’s mental states and changes throughout the course of auditing sessions. Only licensed ministers or ministers-in-training should handle this gadget, according to the Church of Scientology. They contend that permitting unlawful repairs may damage Scientology’s “reputation and goodwill”.

The Unexpected Clash

An unforeseen turn of events has brought together two seemingly unrelated groups in the Right to Repair campaign and Scientology. On one side, there is a movement that supports consumers’ rights to independently fix their technological equipmentz.

Impact of Right to Repair

The consumer electronics sector could be greatly impacted by the right to repair movement. If this legislation passes into law, manufacturers may be required to make original spare parts easily accessible to consumers. Not only would this streamline the repair process, but it would also lead to more affordable repair costs. In the end, it would improve everyone’s access to repair services.

Conclusion

The Right to Repair campaign keeps gaining ground in the constantly changing context of consumer rights and technology accessibility. An unexpected clash with the Church of Scientology has been sparked by Apple’s surprise decision to remove its opposition.

As this conflict develops, it draws attention to the movement’s broader implications and its ability to change how users interact with their electronic devices. The final result of this unusual conflict between technology and belief systems will only become apparent with time.

Source Credits: Benzinga

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Adersh Unni Krishnan

From God's own country, an adventure thirstier who is among the first to hit the road and gets out of hands in exploration for more hustle and bustle! He is also a computer nerd who is pursuing his majors in the field of computer science but his real passion could be seen while watching him talking about tech and entertainment topics at times. Moreover, you will find him around the clock mostly just sitting on his chair running his hands over his clicky keyboard. He believes in passion and hustle bringing new learning curves for self-development! Also, he has been devoting his work to the web for more than two years.

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