“It might be crazy to expect a high government official to speak the truth. It might be crazy to believe that government policy will be something more than the handmaiden of the most powerful interests. It might be crazy to argue that we should preserve a tradition that has been part of our tradition for most of our history -- free culture. If this is crazy, then let there be more crazies. Soon.”
Free Culture delves into the transformative effects of the internet on the traditional models of copyright, creativity, and commerce. The book examines how digital technology has changed the landscape of culture, including music, film, and literature, and the implications of these changes for society, artists, and consumers. more
Lawrence Lessig is a distinguished political activist and legal scholar, recognized for his work in intellectual property law, copyright, and governance. He has been a professor at Harvard Law School and is the founder of the Creative Commons movement. more