About “The Future of Ideas”
In The Future of Ideas, Lawrence Lessig argues that the Internet revolution initially created a space for creativity by protecting a digital commons where innovators could experiment. However, corporations have increasingly used the law to control the Internet, acting as gatekeepers. Congress, influenced by media companies, has changed copyright and patent laws in ways that limit creativity and progress. Lessig traces the history of technology and law to show how intellectual freedom is under threat. He highlights that as technology offers new possibilities, the future of ideas is being restricted at a critical moment.
Praise for “The Future of Ideas”
“Dazzlingly inventive . . . It deserves to change the way we think about the electronic frontier.”
“A manifesto that shakes you up, making you aware of how much is lost when a culture turns ‘ideas’ into ‘intellectual property.’”
“A breath of fresh air in a crowded field . . . This book is a public service.”
Book details
- Published
- 2002
- Latest edition
- 2002 · ISBN 9780375726446
- ISBN
- 9780375726446
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Future of Ideas | 2002 | 9780375726446 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Future of Ideas | 2001 | 9780375505782 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Future of Ideas | 2001 | 0375505784 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The future of ideas | 2001 | 9780375505782 | Buy on Amazon |
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How many pages is The Future of Ideas?
The Future of Ideas by Lawrence Lessig has 384 pages.
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