March 4, 2007
Theory of Internet Writing
Instructors: Dr. Lisa Maruca &
Dr. Caroline Maun
Conclusion, Afterwards
First let me say it would take a Philadelphia lawyer to completely understand what is happening in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Earlier Lessig spoke of “creative property”. Now Lessig introduces the concept of “intellectual property”. What is “intellectual property” and what are the issues surrounding “intellectual property in this technological age?
Lessig states in book “A sensible policy, in other words, could be a balance policy. For most of our history, both copyright and patent policies were balance in just his sense. But we as culture have lost this sense of balance. We have lost the critical eye that helps us see the difference between truth and extremism. A certain property fundamentalism having no connection to our tradition, now reigns in this culture—bizarrely, and with consequences more grave to spread of ideas and culture than almost any other single policy decision that we as a democracy will make.”
It is clear to me that there is an imbalance when comes to “Free Culture”. The balance lies with the individuals that have the money or power. Lessig illustrated this as he spoke on the drug company and the HIV epidemic in Africa. Although, it is in the power and ability of the Drug makers and government to make the drug more affordable to South Africa, they chose not to. What is also clear to me is that many people are in the dark and don’t understand the issues as it relate to “Free Culture”. After-all, technology is moving quicker than one could imagine, and keeping up with it is a challenge for the older population that have had limited exposure. However, we live in a technological society and in order not to cripple creativity or limit knowledge, we must promote free culture. We must ensure that the past is not lost and that we have the ability to constantly improve and enhance what was previously created. This does not mean not considering the creator. It simply means that we will not stifle progress.
Lawrence Lessig; Free Culure, Penguin Books, 2004
First let me say it would take a Philadelphia lawyer to completely understand what is happening in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Earlier Lessig spoke of “creative property”. Now Lessig introduces the concept of “intellectual property”. What is “intellectual property” and what are the issues surrounding “intellectual property in this technological age?
Lessig states in book “A sensible policy, in other words, could be a balance policy. For most of our history, both copyright and patent policies were balance in just his sense. But we as culture have lost this sense of balance. We have lost the critical eye that helps us see the difference between truth and extremism. A certain property fundamentalism having no connection to our tradition, now reigns in this culture—bizarrely, and with consequences more grave to spread of ideas and culture than almost any other single policy decision that we as a democracy will make.”
It is clear to me that there is an imbalance when comes to “Free Culture”. The balance lies with the individuals that have the money or power. Lessig illustrated this as he spoke on the drug company and the HIV epidemic in Africa. Although, it is in the power and ability of the Drug makers and government to make the drug more affordable to South Africa, they chose not to. What is also clear to me is that many people are in the dark and don’t understand the issues as it relate to “Free Culture”. After-all, technology is moving quicker than one could imagine, and keeping up with it is a challenge for the older population that have had limited exposure. However, we live in a technological society and in order not to cripple creativity or limit knowledge, we must promote free culture. We must ensure that the past is not lost and that we have the ability to constantly improve and enhance what was previously created. This does not mean not considering the creator. It simply means that we will not stifle progress.
Lawrence Lessig; Free Culure, Penguin Books, 2004
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