I disagree with parts of it, but not entirely. For example some exceptions I can think of:
Hosting: I'm happy with MediaTemple and Slicehost owning the servers and bandwith and renting me access. Managing them is too time consuming and their value diminishes too quickly.
Boats, Planes: Again, owning them is a pain. Moving, maintaining and repairing them is expensive and time consuming. They lose value quickly. Renting time using them seems much better.
Houses: This one's a little more complex since the value often appreciates, but I think at times it's better to rent. For me, it means freedom to move, keeps more of my capital liquid etc.
The blanket statement "access trumps ownership" is too general, but I think his essay does bring up a valid point--in some cases, and perhaps more now than ever, access does trump ownership.
Hosting: I'm happy with MediaTemple and Slicehost owning the servers and bandwith and renting me access. Managing them is too time consuming and their value diminishes too quickly.
Boats, Planes: Again, owning them is a pain. Moving, maintaining and repairing them is expensive and time consuming. They lose value quickly. Renting time using them seems much better.
Houses: This one's a little more complex since the value often appreciates, but I think at times it's better to rent. For me, it means freedom to move, keeps more of my capital liquid etc.
The blanket statement "access trumps ownership" is too general, but I think his essay does bring up a valid point--in some cases, and perhaps more now than ever, access does trump ownership.