Nice new video showing problems with the concept of owning information–by Nielsio.
Against Owning Information — Video
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this is the biggest crock of crap I have heard in some time on this subject & is embarrassing to those of us who believe in free distribution & IP sharing… this “argument” is pathetic! This flawed dribble delivered in such a condescending & pathetic manner only serves as an argument against freedom of distribution & IP.
Mr Nym, please try again, to this time post a coherent comment.
sure… read your response Mr Kinsella… not so coherent – much like your post.
Your definition of IP as a property is flawed. An idea involves a process which can at times have a patent or simply a copyright; to achieve that they need to be original in substance & content.
The use, distribution & “copy” as you call it in your opinion has no value… I would argue that is because you have NO IDEA & you may not have any means of understanding the value of innovation, art, creativity & intellectual property.
This issue is not about “loss” or “gain”… it is about ownership & development; it is not about secrecy or NDA for information – it is about freedoms & liberties to create.
You are way off the mark with this post. It is rubbish – but as long as you defend it you OWN it. Go on, defend it & put weight to my argument.
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