Future Knowledge Walled Culture
Jan 14, 2026
Join tech and culture writer Glyn Moody, author of 'Walled Culture,' and journalist Maria Bustillos as they delve into the clash between copyright laws and the digital age. Moody argues that outdated scarcity models restrict access to creativity, benefitting large corporations at the expense of creators. The discussion touches on controlled digital lending, the potential of direct relationships through NFTs and Patreon, and the absurdity of publisher restrictions that limit libraries' access to ebooks. Explore a future where sustainable publishing empowers creators!
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Platforms Concentrate Power Then Stagnate
- Large tech platforms gain power by offering what users want then losing touch as they ossify.
- Glyn Moody argues federated alternatives like Mastodon reduce single-point control and return power to users.
Digital Copyright Requires Surveillance
- Copyright assumes scarcity while the internet makes copying trivially easy and abundant.
- Moody says digital copyright therefore requires surveillance to enforce scarcity, creating a fundamental conflict.
Kings Of Leon NFT Success
- Maria Bustillos recalls Kings of Leon selling album NFTs and raising $2 million during the pandemic.
- She highlights the direct, unmediated relationship NFTs enabled between band and audience.
