Name: Re-examining the remix
Uploaded: 2010-05-31T11:13:00Z
Duration: 18 min 28 s
Description: Former "young Republican" Larry Lessig talks about what Democrats can learn about copyright from their opposite party, considered more conservative. A surprising lens on remix culture.

Former "young Republican" Larry Lessig talks about what Democrats can learn about copyright from their opposite party, considered more conservative. A surprising lens on remix culture.

Re-examining the remix

Modern copyright law often stifles creative remixing and sharing, putting barriers where community and innovation could flourish. Viral videos, like the Brat Pack remixes, show how collective art can connect people and spark new expression. Yet, current systems favor strict control, turning creators into 'sharecroppers' instead of owners. Learning from conservative approaches to community and property rights could help foster a healthier, more open creative ecosystem.