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Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy

by Lawrence Lessig (Author) (edit contributors)

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The author of Free Culture shows how we harm our children—and almost anyone who creates, enjoys, or sells any art form—with a restrictive copyright system driven by corporate interests. Lessig reveals the solutions to this impasse offered by a collaborative yet profitable “hybrid economy” . ... read more

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Remix represents my first book read on my nook. Needless to say, that fact was pretty symbolic for me. Someone who truly shares my visions and thoughts on culture and content. Lawrence Lessig brings a ton of common sense into the debate about Copyright and the 21st Century media remixes our... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Remix represents my first book read on my nook. Needless to say, that fact was pretty symbolic for me. Someone who truly shares my visions and thoughts on culture and content. Lawrence Lessig brings a ton of common sense into the debate about Copyright and the 21st Century media remixes our society expects. This book did not disappoint.

He starts out by looking at these 21st Century children, referencing his own and of course I started to think of my own. But he says, in reference to how they use content, 'What does it mean to a society when a whole generation is raised as criminals?' Interesting choice of words and view, but Lessig is spot on by that question. Later in the book he receives some info of a 'pirate,' who indeed knows he does wrong, but that's just how he rolls, if you will.

Throughout the book, as in his public speeches, blogs, and other venues, he argues that we do need Copyright, but it needs to be changed. Later, in reference to this 'war,' he cites,' It is time we call a truce, and figure a better way.' And that's what he wants--a better way to fight Copyright infractions, while keeping creativity through the remixes alive. One of the points he made, that just blew me away, is the thought that through the 90s and 00s, how much money was spent on lawyer fees fighting this way. How much money was lost on lost cd sales. And then, how much money could have been generated if the RIAA, MPAA, and others changed their business plan.

That is really what we all think needs to happen. He references Warner and some other groups 'getting' it, by allowing the fan-fiction and other things, allowing for remixes, as the fans drive sales. Only then will we move on as a society, and only then will the 'industry' make money.

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