@MichaelTBacon @alienghic @cwebber Combine a downward trend in average model complexity (by usage) and downward trend in energy consumption (on new hardware) on top of a typical usage that currently costs perhaps $100 - $1000 at the high end... I can easily see a world of $500/month/seat subscriptions without any structural changes. I'm not saying it's good or that I like it, but based on the best information I can find I don't think the "price explosion" scenario is plausible.