

Megan Rae Blakely, "Technology, Intellectual Property Law, and Culture: The Tangification of Cultural Heritage" (Routledge, 2024)
Nov 25, 2024
Megan Rae Blakely, a law lecturer at Lancaster University and author of a book on cultural heritage, dives into the impact of technology on preserving cultural expressions. She discusses the significance of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) and highlights challenges artists face with digital rights. Case studies from Scotland and Ireland reveal the complexities of cultural tourism and legal frameworks. Blakely emphasizes the need for balancing commercialization with safeguarding identity, especially in the digital realm and online gaming communities.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Cultural Heritage Meets Technology
01:37 • 13min
Cultural Heritage and Legal Complexities in Scotland
14:11 • 6min
Cultural Tourism and Heritage in Ireland
20:08 • 10min
Navigating Intangible Cultural Heritage in Digital Realms
30:27 • 6min
Engagement and Identity in Online Gaming
36:13 • 3min