Free Culture
The Nature and Future of Creativity
Book • 2016
In 'Free Culture', Lawrence Lessig argues that the expansion of copyright power since 1974 has significantly limited the growth of creative arts and culture.
He discusses how new technologies have led to new laws that shrink the public domain and increase control over creative content.
Lessig advocates for a balance between anarchy and control, emphasizing the importance of a free culture that supports creators while allowing for the free use of past creative works.
The book highlights the historical practice of building upon previous creative works and the need to protect this freedom in the face of increasing corporate control over culture.
He discusses how new technologies have led to new laws that shrink the public domain and increase control over creative content.
Lessig advocates for a balance between anarchy and control, emphasizing the importance of a free culture that supports creators while allowing for the free use of past creative works.
The book highlights the historical practice of building upon previous creative works and the need to protect this freedom in the face of increasing corporate control over culture.
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