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The book explores the implications of intellectual property claims on various aspects of society, highlighting absurdities like a monopoly on federal court decisions, patenting ancient rice varieties, and ownership of mathematical algorithms. It examines how businesses assert ownership over natural resources and public goods, raising questions about ethics, access, and the future of innovation. Through these examples, the narrative critiques the growing trend of commodifying what was once considered common or public, prompting reflection on the balance between ownership and public interest.
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Silent Theft, David Bollier
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Silent Theft
- Subtitle
- The Private Plunder of Our Common Wealth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Bollier
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780415932646
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book explores the implications of intellectual property claims on various aspects of society, highlighting absurdities like a monopoly on federal court decisions, patenting ancient rice varieties, and ownership of mathematical algorithms. It examines how businesses assert ownership over natural resources and public goods, raising questions about ethics, access, and the future of innovation. Through these examples, the narrative critiques the growing trend of commodifying what was once considered common or public, prompting reflection on the balance between ownership and public interest.