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> There's no longer any need for copyright

So you assign zero value to the process of creation?

Zero value to the process of production?

So people who write and produce books, shows and films should all do what? Give up their craft?



Creation isn't special, or constrained in number.

Process of creation itself is gratifying and valuable to those who will pursue it. No reason to additionally reward it.

Lamp lighters had to give up their craft I suppose and made way to a better world.


> Creation isn't special, or constrained in number. > Process of creation itself is gratifying and valuable to those who will pursue it.

spoken like someone who has never made anything in the real world

Holding a boom mic in the air is not gratifying and valuable to anyone who has to do it.

The fruits of your labour are not your labour.




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