Chilluminati Podcast Midweek Mini - The Internet Archive is in Trouble
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Mar 14, 2025 The hosts celebrate a milestone with playful banter and share a hilarious listener story. Chuck recounts a shocking alien encounter that adds a comedic twist to the idea of abduction. The serious side emerges as they discuss the Internet Archive’s legal battles with publishing companies over copyright issues, weighing access to information against creators' rights. They also critique media edits and UFO testimonies, raising concerns about misinformation and transparency in reporting on extraordinary claims.
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Haunting Alien Abduction Account
- Chuck, a construction worker, described a vivid alleged alien abduction involving bright light, being moved, and medical procedures.
- He later appeared haunted and separated from his wife, leaving coworkers unsure if it was true.
Preservation Versus Copyright Conflict
- The Internet Archive's mission to preserve media clashes with copyright owners who view full digital copies as infringement.
- Courts found scanning and lending books online is not sufficiently "transformative" to avoid infringement.
Legal Limits On Digital Library Lending
- The appeals court also rejected Internet Archive's 'controlled digital lending' defense and won't treat nonprofit donations as automatic fair use.
- This ruling narrows how libraries and archives can legally provide digitized works online.