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by lukifer 4702 days ago
The academics are interesting, but I'm talking about the more tangible microeconomic concerns: How can an author get paid for their book if anyone can print their own copy? What investor would invest in a movie if it can be downloaded for free? There are possible answers to these questions, but I'm skeptical whether replacing copyright completely with alternative business models and hobbyists would result in the same level (and quality) of production.