I think the largest issue with authorship, copyright and open access is one that stems back to the beginning of American History and remains the two words that direct our decision-making to today which is, “Qui Bono” (as a benefit to whom). If an individual takes an unfair advantage in presenting someone else’s idea as their own then they should of course pay the penalties imposed by the rules that governs intellectual property. Moving beyond the idea of ”Qui Bono” in a realm that nurtures group creation is only natural.
Individuals must forgo the idea that I create, I own, therefore I must benefit, to I create, you improve and therefore we all benefit.
Louis,
ReplyDeleteYou make an interesting observation. I wonder if society will change to fit the "sharing" and "nurturing" cultural that Web 2.0 tools seem so good at fostering.
John,
ReplyDeleteI think it will, but it will require a shock to the system to do so. Collectively society acts like an organism, so like an organism instability must occur in order for it to reorder and reorganize how it operates. We see this take place when natural disasters happen and individuals that are on site tweet or blog about the events taking place. These individuals stop creating for their sole purpose and start creating an interwoven story from different perspectives. SO in those instances the polity in those areas use the technology to connect and collaborate to share their collective experience.