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Copyright is classified as a legally enforced monopoly. So are patents.
Personally I think both have been made overly long in duration and broad in scope. But without some exclusive period I can’t see things like TV shows, movies, books, or games being made with even 1% of the current quality or quantity.
“Finally, my invention of the toilet paper holder is complete. And no, I will not share it with the world, I’ll patient it. After all, I didn’t do it for others, I did it for myself, even if all my needs are already met.”
Yes, copyrights aren’t that dissimilar to monopolies, and it’s holding humanity back.
Instead of sharing ‘the wealth’ and let everyone build on it we keep finding ways to concentrate it.
Copyright is classified as a legally enforced monopoly. So are patents.
Personally I think both have been made overly long in duration and broad in scope. But without some exclusive period I can’t see things like TV shows, movies, books, or games being made with even 1% of the current quality or quantity.
“Finally, my invention of the toilet paper holder is complete. And no, I will not share it with the world, I’ll patient it. After all, I didn’t do it for others, I did it for myself, even if all my needs are already met.”