Molly Shaffer Van Houweling
Harold H. Hobock Distinguished Professor of Patent Law and Intellectual Property at UC Berkeley School of Law and co-director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology; co-founder of Authors Alliance and noted copyright scholar.
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Dec 31, 2025 • 51min
The Public Domain
James Boyle, a law professor and public domain advocate, and Molly Shaffer Van Houweling, a leading copyright scholar, delve into the crucial role of the public domain in fostering creativity. They discuss surprising examples like jazz and gene sequences, illustrating how intellectual property expansion stifles culture. The conversation touches on the risks posed by AI, the consequences of reduced public funding for science, and the need for a movement to protect shared knowledge. Their insights highlight why clarity around public domain is essential for artists and innovators.
