This notion has long exited and is something which Buddhists are all to aware of. Attachment, Value, What is there to hijack anyway when all is illusion?

It is just unfortunate that what humans have created within this inherent existence is a reliance on money and laws protecting ownership.

If you read the Heart Sutra it will help you understand a little bit of the struggle of absoloute reality and inherent reality.

Om Mani Padme Hum