Debate Topics
The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind by Boyle, James
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Copyright vs. Cultural Progress
"Does strong copyright protection ultimately serve or hinder long-term cultural progress?"
The Role of Remix Culture
"Is remixing a legitimate form of artistic expression or simply a form of theft?"
The Internet: A Commons or a Storefront?
"Should the internet be primarily a digital commons for open sharing, or a commercial storefront governed by intellectual property rights?"
Information as Property vs. Information as a Right
"Should information be treated as a commodity to be owned or a fundamental right to be freely accessed?"
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