The Impact of Prior Art and the Unpredictable Nature of the Internet

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In this chapter, they discuss a story shared by Damien Real, a programmer and lawyer, about how he and a friend created and copyrighted billions of melodies as prior art in IP legal cases. They also touch on the controversy and arguments that arose in the comments section, and highlight the scale of the internet and its impact on various fields such as music, intellectual property, and programming.

Long time friend KBall makes his “first” appearance on The Changelog by way of Changelog & Friends. You likely know Kevin from his panelist position on JS Party. Today he’s sharing his passion for coaching and developing human skills.

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