I very much agree that copyright is a tool to protect the wealth of the rich.
But I think the idea of restricting access to knowledge in order to benefit a select few predates capitalism. The ancient Chinese state iron and salt monopoly is the first example that comes to mind, some Greek mystery cults probably count too, even if we don’t think of that knowledge as beneficial now.
I’d guess it’s a common feature of strongly elite-dominated societies, of which capitalism is just the current model.
I know this is irrelevant, but what system do you prefer. Not asking in bad faith, I agree, just curious what your alternative is because I don’t know what mine would be.
An alternative i want is star trek style beyond scarsity system where people tend to do what they want. if it actually works in relatity is another question but i would like to try that
Copyright is only here because of capitalism, omce we get rid of this toxic system, copyright is simply bot required to better humanity
I very much agree that copyright is a tool to protect the wealth of the rich.
But I think the idea of restricting access to knowledge in order to benefit a select few predates capitalism. The ancient Chinese state iron and salt monopoly is the first example that comes to mind, some Greek mystery cults probably count too, even if we don’t think of that knowledge as beneficial now.
I’d guess it’s a common feature of strongly elite-dominated societies, of which capitalism is just the current model.
I know this is irrelevant, but what system do you prefer. Not asking in bad faith, I agree, just curious what your alternative is because I don’t know what mine would be.
An alternative i want is star trek style beyond scarsity system where people tend to do what they want. if it actually works in relatity is another question but i would like to try that