Annapurna Mamidipudi
Engineer-turned-researcher and NGO practitioner who has worked with handloom weavers; co-editor of Ownership of Knowledge and author of chapters on craft, performance, and material practices of knowledge ownership.
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Jan 1, 2026 • 42min
Dagmar Schafer, "Ownership of Knowledge: Beyond Intellectual Property" (MIT Press, 2023)
Dagmar Schäfer, a historian of technology and sinologist, joins Annapurna Mamidipudi, an engineer-turned-researcher, and Marius Buning, an assistant professor specializing in intellectual property history. They explore the concept of knowledge ownership beyond traditional frameworks, emphasizing technology's role in shaping this discourse. The conversation dives into how historical practices in China influenced craft knowledge, the implications of performance in ownership, and the inequalities created by current knowledge economies. They also share insights on the power of scholarship in legitimizing knowledge.
Jan 1, 2026 • 42min
Dagmar Schafer, "Ownership of Knowledge: Beyond Intellectual Property" (MIT Press, 2023)
Join Dagmar Schäfer, a historian of technology and sinology; Annapurna Mamidipudi, an engineer-turned-researcher; and Marius Buning, an expert in early modern intellectual property, as they delve into the complexities of knowledge ownership. They discuss how traditional views can perpetuate inequalities and the interplay between knowledge and power dynamics. From crafting practices to historical narratives, they explore how different cultures perceive ownership and the implications for modern frameworks, revealing the intricate tapestry of knowledge economies.
