As I pointed out recently, IP rights such as copyright and patent in effect grant the holder the right to control the property and bodies of other people. The Internet is becoming an essential tool for the spread of knowledge and information. So it is not surprising that copyright is hampering individuals’ ability to do this. This NY Times article, One Internet, Many Copyright Laws shows how copyright law can lead to confusion and bullying tactics by states and copyright holders that discourage the publication of books and other materials on the Internet. It demonstrates how the US is pressuring … Continue reading Copyright and Freedom of Speech