Metaphors, moral panics, folk devils, Jack Valenti, Joseph Schumpeter, John Maynard Keynes, predictable irrationality, and free market fundamentali...
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Dec 01, 2009
Woodall
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I began reading this book with strong reservations regarding the topic. As an artist I have always been adamant that there should be enforceable laws regarding intangible property as there is with physical property. Although Patry’s argument that property, and laws pertaining to property, are only as absolute as the perception of society deems them to be is sound and convincing. I also understood his interpretation of human/cultural advancement through the ‘borrowing’ of others – just as the
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Mar 27, 2011
Leslee
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Pretty much the book of my heart right now. If you're someone who's into political rhetoric or copyright, this is a shockingly easy read. You really needn't have any knowledge of law.
Aug 07, 2010
Jim
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Excellent exposition of how the entrenched copyright owners work to kill innovation, both in technology and business models. Very accessible, for a book on copyright law!
Jan 02, 2012
G
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A smart critique - and evisceration - of the rhetoric of the intermediary industries as it pertains to US copyright policy.
Feb 23, 2010
Jocelyn
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The senior copyright adviser of Google explains the current state of copyrights. It's a horrible mess. Copyrights are meant for the public good, not to stifle innovation.
Jan 20, 2011
Barbara
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Really strong core arguments, wrapped in a lot of off-putting invective.
Jan 14, 2010
John
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instead of a retread of the different arguments about copyright that have been covered elsewhere, Patry instead focuses on how the different sides frame the argument (using pirates and references to the Boston Strangler in relation to people who use material under certain fair use considerations) and create a cutlure where rational discussion cannot happen.
Oct 28, 2009
Martín
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Un muy buen análisis de cómo una regulación creada con la mejor de las intenciones, se ha convertido en un monstruo usado por una minoría para subyugar a la mayoría a aceptar reglas del juego que son exactamente lo contrario de lo que se requiere para el desarrollo tanto tecnológico como cultural de las naciones.
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