Everything is a Remix Part 4

Our system of law doesn't acknowledge the derivative nature of creativity. Instead, ideas are regarded as property, as unique and original lots with distinct boundaries. But ideas aren't so tidy. They're layered, they’re interwoven, they're tangled. And when the system conflicts with the reality... the system starts to fail.
The fourth (and final) entry from Kirby Ferguson in his Everything is a Remix series; examining the systems that we use for creation and the overlap of ideas between them. If you haven't seen any of these, start with Part 1 and you'll be hooked.

Looks like he's got a new project in the works as well.. so check that out after you're done watching the above.

Comments

  • this series is one of the best, succinct and most even handed discussions of modern intellectual property. its really a shame its over - i would watch 20 more videos
    plainhuman on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 @ 11:47am
  • It is great to see people take the time to produce such thoughtful material rather the rampant cotton candy stories tossed about in current media.
    David Hausmann on Thursday, February 16th, 2012 @ 11:48am

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