The document discusses copyright and new media policy. It covers topics such as what constitutes intellectual property, Jefferson's views on intellectual property, the purpose of copyright as stated in the US Constitution, debates around whether the current copyright system is still effective in promoting progress, and how the internet has disrupted copyright along with discussions of proposed legislation like SOPA and PIPA.
7. WHAT IS COPYRIGHT FOR?
To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by
securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the
exclusive Right to their respective Writings and
Discoveries.
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8, United States Constitution
8. IS COPYRIGHT WORKING? (1/2)
> incentive other than money
> term as long as necessary to provide incentive
9. IS COPYRIGHT WORKING? (2/2)
> production stops, 28 years after initial release
> copyright term: 70 years after death of author