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“A culture without property, or in which creators can't get paid, is anarchy, not freedom.”

Quote by Lawrence Lessig

Book:Free Culture

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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

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Lawrence Lessig

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

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