Copyright Should Encourage Derivative Works 136
Techdirt has an interesting look at copyright and the idea that an author is the originator of a new work. Instead, the piece suggests that all works are in some way based on the works of others (even our own copyright law), and the system should be much more encouraging of "remixing" work into new, unique experiences. "Friedman also points back to another recent post where he discusses the nature of content creation, based on a blog post by Rene Kita. In it, she points out that remixing and creating through collaboration and building on the works of others has always been the norm. It's what we do naturally. It's only in the last century or so, when we reached a means of recording, manufacturing and selling music — which was limited to just those with the machinery and capital to do it, that copyright was suddenly brought out to 'protect' such things."
Re:Remixes (Score:2, Funny)
I was just preparing to burst in on this scene like the Kool-Aid man, spilling delicious grape-flavored knowledge all over the floor.
Then, you beat me to it.
My shame is great, and can be cleansed only in blood. Good bye.