The Influence of Corporations in Extending Copyright Protections

This chapter discusses the influence of corporations, particularly the Walt Disney Company, in lobbying Congress to extend copyright protections. It explains that the original copyright law had a 28 year limit, but corporations like Disney fought for extensions, resulting in copyrights lasting the lifetime of the author plus an additional 50 years. The chapter also raises ethical concerns about creating generational wealth and the lack of motivation for future generations to contribute.