Even though this presentation was done in March 2007, it is still highly relevant to issues involving copyright and digital and online media.
After you watch the presentation, return here and add a comment about whether you agree with Lessig or not, and why or why not. Also, because we are near the end of the semester, the deadline for your comment is 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. Late comments will not be accepted for credit.
Remember, also, to include your first name, last name initial and class (11 a.m., 2 p.m. or Online class).
114 comments:
Maci N.
Online
I agree with the points Lessig made about promoting creativity instead of discouraging it. It was awesome to hear someone from the older generation speak of the new generation in a way that was not derogatory. I agree with Lessig regarding the "Remix" culture we live in. While most artists nowadays make a remix of previous content, they each add their own twist to the original which in itself creates new content. Most remixes are inspired by the original work, and remix culture is just a new form of creativity. The internet is a breeding ground for creativity... Making content more "free" and allowing others to use what you've created through creative commons gives you an even larger audience. Like speech, the best content will rise.
"I'm not talking about nor justifying people taking other people's content in wholesale and distributing it without the permission of the copyright owner. I'm talking about people taking and recreating using other people's content, using digital technologies to say things differently."
I believe this quote from Lessig's argument articulated my exact sentiments on copyright laws and how I believe they should work. Without the freedom to listen, share, expand upon, recreate, rearticulate, and use the gift of content to "say things differently", I believe the internet would not live up to its full potential. In its creation, the internet was a gift to everyone with access that allowed for global discussion that never existed before it. I don't believe that movies, songs, or any form of expression should be excluded from this. Lessig makes a wonderful point about not being able to kill the instinct that content and technology provides, only being able to criminalize it - I couldn't agree more, and would much prefer we embrace people's creative instincts!
Selina Q.
Online
Lessig brought something to my attention that I had not previously considered: that our culture had followed a path to "read-only." I loved his statement that the older generation watched TV, while the youth makes TV, etc. This video is a bit dated, as we can now tailor our internet searches for items that have been made available for modification for non-commercial use. However, the criminalizing of amateur content is still a pressing issue today. I made a video for a class assignment a few years ago and had the audio from my video removed because it sounded too similar to a copyrighted song. New technology has come out that scrubs sites (e.g. YouTube) for user-created content that mimics copyrighted materials and takes that content down. I liked Lessig's point of allowing these creations to co-exist with business and allow them to be "open for business," especially because companies can use these user-generated trends to appeal to audiences. It could be a mutually beneficial relationship between a generation seeking direct engagement with media and businesses seeking profit. I have seen companies leverage meme culture to gain notoriety on social media, etc. Hopefully there comes a day (before the millennial generation is the one in the office chair) where business recognizes the potential in allowing looser copyright legislation.
Carissa R
2 p.m. class
The internet is the perfect place for people to create and to share their creations. I found the mention of AMV’s particularly interesting, as a young anime nerd I had watched my fair share of AMV’s and knew of many getting taken down for copyright reasons. I completely agree with Lawrence Lessig. Balance is necessary. Imagining what creativity could be made with more content made free and available to amateur creators is exciting. This is why sites like creative commons are so great, because it feeds more and more the creative spirit of today, but I believe it should be even more widespread. Armature and non-commercial use of products should not be nearly as demonized as it is.
Adrianna Alejandro; TTH 11 a.m. class
Even though this TED Talks session happened 11 years ago, as Professor Martinez had mentioned, it is still relevant today. Most songs that you hear now-a-days are usually tweaks or remixes derived from older songs.
I believe 100% that creation comes from inspiration, so I agree with Lessig's support of taking someone else's work and recreating it into something just as unique. Only if the original artist is credited in the new piece of work, should content be fully available for people to edit. As someone who has a background in dance and is a mass comm major, creative and "remixed" work has played a huge role in my life. I don't see why creativity should be criminalized.
Mary Wigley
Online
I agree with Lessing when he says that our generation speaks through tools of creativity, "a literacy for our generation".
I really resonated with what Lessig said about the tools our generation is using to create creative content "to say things differently". As a PR major in a lot of my courses, I use the tools from my Macbook to create new content and express creativity. It's interesting to me that this video is a bit outdated but still is so accurate in terms of our generation and creative content.
mueny k
online
I agree with lessig. I think creation is closely related to innovation instead of invention. We all build upon each other from generation to generation. Beyonce looked up to tina turner, tina turner looked up to etta james. That is just the name of the game. As long as the person you are building upon is credited and given proper respect, I think its good.
Lessig brought up some very interesting points when it comes to creativity. When he started to talk about a read only culture, I wanted to fight back at what he said. My first thoughts was I know plenty of people who break outside that creativity box, but when he said Society as a whole, has turned into the easy way out due to technology it kind of clicked in my head. Its not about how creative you are, but what you do with it. I think what he is saying is very important. If the laws don’t adapt to ever changing technology and what it does for society as a whole I can see where people will take advantage of what’s available now.
Ryan Horky 2pm
Nicole F.
2pm class
Lessig made some interesting points during his TED Talk, specifically about creativity. I found it very interesting, his comparison between adults and kids: adults "watched TV" and kids "make TV." I agree that it's very important to allow for open creativity. Without unrestricted creativity, the world cannot advance, technology will not evolve, and nothing new would ever be made. Even amateur artists should be able to be creative in their works.
Sam D.
T/Th 2pm
I agree with Lessig and his points about technology opening the door for creativity. I personally appreciate social media for this, because there are so many incredible artists you can find, follow, and even buy work from that normally would not be able to reach such a large audience. Beyond creativity, I think artistic expression itself encourages individuality, brings together people with similar life experiences and personalities, and celebrates each person's uniqueness and what he/she brings to the world. Speaking to remixes and "recreativity" as Lessig called it, I agree that a balance must be met; I think that creators should be guaranteed the right to their intellectual property, but it would be a sad thing to totally extinguish the art of re-mixing. I would make the argument that every artwork, song, movie, phrase spoken, or picture taken is some form of a remix, as no one lives in a vacuum, and everyone has been inspired by something.
Anna V. 2 p.m. class
I thought it was interesting how this presentation was done in 2007 but is still relevant to the topic of technology and online creative works today. I do see a lot of the “remix” culture in our present day society, and I don’t feel that it is something that should be completely hindered by copyright and other laws. While we should strive for originality, there is power and creativity in taking an idea and changing it to reflect something else (with proper credits, of course). I agree with Lessig that while we are living in a strange time in terms of technological enhancement and new rules, there should be a certain freedom to simply create and expand upon ideas. Artists need leeway to be creative and creativity should not be criminalized. As Lessig noted, however, there does need to be a certain balance and fairness to how creativity is governed but not in the way that hinders a person’s ability to be creative.
Mykl M.
T/TH 2 p.m.
I loved this TED Talk, and the closer it got to the end the better it was. I whole process of comparing the older generation with the younger is just so facinating to look at. Older people use music and movies but younger people create music and movies. Websites like NewGrounds and Youtube changed an entire generation of creators on the internet and it's just getting more popular. When Lessig started talking about how kids nowadays live their life knowing that they're breaking the law is SO TRUE. When I grew up, the internet was discovering itself. Pirating material wasn't really frowned upon by users because it's what everyone did. Bypassing the law to save some money was easy and we knew it was illegal. Anything that the law did to try to squash out creativity was just creatively ignored by internet users. You can't put a law on the internet, and even if you did, it would be broken immediately. Don't try to fight it, just go with it. It's not tresspassing when everyone lives on the same land.
Bayley B. 2 p.m. class
I agree with Lessig and how he talks about the younger generation, our generation. He seems to understand how younger, creative minds think, and having access to something like Creative Commons helps a lot of people pursue their dreams. I agree with his sentiments regarding copyright law, and it is important to people to respect someone else's work. However, by having Creative Commons and letting others build off of something already made, they have the opportunity to make it their own. All of the issues people faced before Creative Commons and the hoops they had to jump through to use work won't be such a prevalent issue. Lessig's point about the future of creativity and future minds is definitely something I agree with. We now live in a "remix" generation.
SARAH HAVERLAND TTH 11AM
Even though this Ted Talk was 11 years ago, I think it is still very relevant because I feel we are still having the same issues he discussed. I agree with Lessig and all that he said in his talk. I firmly believe a fast majority of content comes from inspiration from other peoples content. With social media today, I think we have more freedom than they did back when this video was made. I loved how he compared older people to the younger people. It is a different time and we do more than just watch TV, we do create TV. We do create music rather than just listening to it.
Donte J. 11pm class T-TR
I personally do a bit of sampling when i make music. I copy and paste a video from YouTube on a site that allows me to download the video on to my computer. Due to some of these videos having an artist who is signed to a pretentious record label, i sometimes am unable to retrieve the snippets i so desire. Just because the label may have the artist's music in a contract bind meaning they have full ownership and decide where it goes. And i still wonder whats the deal with Jay-Z. I fully do agree with Lessig though. Art shouldn't die because of these companies have a twisted opposition to fair use.
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Sofia Carranza
T/TH 11AM Class
This TED talk is over a decade old, yet the points made in it are very relevant today.Professor Martinez even mentioned that it is still relevant today. Most songs and even movies that you hear and watch these days are usually remixes or remakes from older versions of the piece.
I agree with Lessig's support of taking someone else's masterpiece and recreating it into something just as unique but more relevant to the time it is being made for. It changes and will have a different effect based on the generation you are in.
As long as the original creator is credited, content should be made available for recreation and one should not be criminalized for remakes.
Hmm this was a very interesting Ted Talk, at first I didn't really know where he was going in the beginning, but then I got it. Very good points that technology isn'r ruining creativity but actually enhancing our ability to be creative by making our own content. Although I am not into any of these things today, I see younger people creating their own videos, and watching user generated videos so I believe that is very relevant.
Im not really sure how the law would need to change in order to keep up with the modern era of UCG. But, I do agree that it eventually should change so that everything can be shared more freely for remakes. He makes some interesting points, I just don't know when they would actually change the laws.
I also thought it was interesting when he talked about that kids are doing things that are against the law (technically) all the time. Because they are infringing on copyright laws, and how some parents try to keep their kids away from technology instead of embracing it. Interesting points made for sure.
Stephanie Honcoop 11 a.m. class tuesday/thursdays.
Ingrid Corona TTR 11 a.m.
I agree with Lessig's point on a free market for creativity. It's easy for kids today to learn by example and make it their own. I really liked how he talked about how piracy does not equal what he is talking about. Wholesale distribution of works for money is never okay, but creating something out of something else it helps spread culture. Tying it into how it can keep older songs relevant to kids in brilliant because without freedom to create kids might have never heard the song. It can unite generations.
Dilynn-Paige Ewing TTR 11 am
I agree with Lessig. Even though the ted talk is old its still relevant today. Its good to promote creativity. Its how things are nowadays. People like to get inspiration from other work and make something of their own. The internet was made for creativity. Content should be free and artist should be able do stuff through creative commons. Always credit the original artist but creativity shouldn’t be criminalized. “Remix” culture isn’t going to change.
Scout Hannon - TR 2pm
I agree with Lessig when he said that remixes bridge the gap between generations. More than ever we are seeing classic movies remade, and there's always a twist to them. It's a way of both appreciating the idea and the inspiration evoked by its creator. Existing works serve as a huge database of knowledge to be studied. We would be fools not to find inspiration in the creativity of others. As for his idea that we are living in a law-breaking society, I certainly agree. The internet simply cannot be policed, it is far too vast. I think it is paramount that we allow people to remix and reboot because that is how new ideas are created. The mindset should be to help and encourage each other, rather than reprimand. Only the former will allow us to advance as a society.
Elizabeth Aston 11a, class
I thought Lessing made some very valid points. When he compared the copyright law to the airplanes tresspassing on ranches. I thought that his point about modern creativity on the internet was insightful when he said, "Tools of creativity have become tools of speech for this generation. This is how our kids speak. What they think and what they are." I thought his interpretation on modern culture. I thought his breakdown of the two sides being very extreeme was interesting, "Copyright abolishionist that rejects. 'An ass to be ignored and fought at every opportunity." I would say it I agree with Lessing that although I dont condone piracy, this is a new way of expression.
My name is Jared Balderrama and I'm in T/TH at 2 p.m.
I agree him and the points that he made because the only way the world will get better is if we improving things that already exist. Now there should some kind of limitations for it, but there also should be more freedom for more creativity. Another thing is, the internet is great for creativity and freedom, but it can also be a cruse at the same time. A little ying and the yang more less. Even though this is ten years old, I do agree with how he was saying the kids that "now,"/ then were making television. People are literally doing that in our current day; with the stars from Vine to now Youtube stars and ect.
Carrington Tatum
I strongly agree with Lessig, I believe that stringent copyright laws serve little purpose in society other than to protect the commercial value of art. Not that an artist should not have a claim or authority to control how their creation is distributed or to ask for payment. But rather to reject a link to art and commerce altogether.
Because of Lessig's point that the internet democratizes the tools to create and remix content, the question of how strict copyright laws should be whether you prioritize creativity for the sake of creativity or for the sake of making money. Because the greatest stimulus to creativity is open borders on all media. But that does not necessarily work in favor of the artist who seeks to make a living on their art. Both sides of the issue are valid and respectable, it is simply a question of priorities.
J. Cole once gave his thoughts on copyright in terms of sampling for music saying at the end of "2014 Forest Hills Drive","You were inspired by the world, so let the world be inspired by you."
I also find it important to note that Lessig's inclusion of AMVs resonated with me as I once created AMV's as a hobby and was devastated when YouTube initially bolstered its copyright rules essentially rendering a beloved hobby null and void.
Andrew C Esteves
T/TH 2pm
Kids learn from the hard experience method and take upon themselves of how they choose to do with that information, piracy is never equal in creativity. Creating something out of another creative flow, can easily be seen as unique and genuine. With different music generations exploring through kids minds, this opens the opportunity of older songs staying relevant to this generation of newer kids. Its a great way to keep the history of music going throughout the decades to come.
Kelly M.
T/TH 2 pm
I love what Lawrence Lessig had to say and most definitely agree with it. We do live in a world where remix culture is prominent. But that is nothing to be ashamed of, as remixes are simply based off of inspiration. The idea of that being taken away would mean that the funny, creative content we see today and Lessig showed during his TED talk would get taken away. That is shutting doors for many creative people, which is what creative commons is trying to prevent. The fact that something like creative commons exists is very important. I also love that even though Lessig didn't grow up in my generation, he's able to promote things such as technology and creativity, without shaming us for taking part in these things. His talk was refreshing and I'm glad to see that he and many others see the benefits of technology advancing rather than shunning it.
Tynisha Jackson
T/TH 11am
I agree with Lessing that our generation and the coming generations create, as the older generation watched. We drive on creativity and inspiration from content made before us. Adding in our own twist does help us understand the material better as Lessing mentioned. This is how we create “better” versions of technology, media, music etc. I love the end, when he says,” You can’t kill the instinct technology produces, we can only criminalize it, we can’t stop our kids from using it, we can only drive it underground, we can’t make our kids passive again, we can only make them pirates.” This is true, laws will be made to limit creativity, but instead of our generation sitting down and not creating, we choose instead to find ways to use the technology we have now and our creativity to make something that goes against the grid, that goes against what no one else could have thought was possible.
I agree with Lessig's point of view. I like that he seems to view the younger generation that creates these "remixes" with an open mind. His take on our recreativity of older films/music is the mentality that I wish so many of the older generations shared. Copyright laws have come a long way, but the way that the youth has taken to social media to spark memes of old photos, new music videos, mash-ups of old songs, etc. is still a vague grey area in terms of what is permitted and what is not. Lessig at least has the right idea that those who are taking the creations of today and the creations of yesterday ("old songs") and simply "remixing" or "recreating" shouldn't be punished for doing so. The copyright line that separates the old from the new, what is shared and what isn't, is becoming more and more difficult to see. Watching Lessig's TED talk has sparked more hope in my mind that millennials will no longer be shunned for their use of technology; rather, they will be encouraged as it creates a fresh, new take on the old that shouldn't be shut down by copyright law.
Raylene Noriega
T/TH 11 am
Lessig has proven points on the evolution of the 21st century's creativity. Now us millennials are creative on how we express ourselves. Many older generations do not like the remix's that are now being made but many do like the funny creative videos.
Copyright laws have changed dramatically and now more content is being overviewed. As time passes the more laws would be passed if society rebel against what is to be published. This also falls under Merton theory of Anomie and the cultural favored goals.
Ashley Y. 2 pm class
I agree with Lessig that these "remixes" are an integral part of our culture as they promote creativity among young people. Sharing original material for others to use creatively, not for profit, is a great way to help expand our minds. Just like those videos that Lessig showed, they were really funny and ultimately encourage others to make more of those types of media. Creative Commons is more in touch with developing technology and current copyright laws just can't catch up with the times fast enough.
I thought this Ted Talk to be interesting to say the least. I had not realized prior how our culture today was more associated with "read only" rather than "read write". As I watched the film and thought about how accurate that is, how old forms of communication were generally through mail and although we type and text on a day-to-day basis-- it just is not the same. I agree with Lessing's point on creativity among the younger generations have evolved our society into remixing the old to become a new but I also saw devil's advocate about original content. I was intrigued to hear how he said parents watch the movie while our kids direct/ produce it. Overall, I agree with his stance on protecting the new generation.
Bailey Green T/TH 11am
Alisha Ebrahimji -- Online
I totally agree with a lot of the points Lessig made. Particularly about our kids and technology, using digital technology to say things differently. Society has been shaped and evolved based on the emerging forms of technology. As kids grow, their relationships are so different from when I was growing at their age. What I did in school is not how they communicate in school. Texting has changed interpersonal communications skills, the youth have trouble holding meaningful conversations because of the growing extremism of the use of technology. As for content and originality, I agree with another comment here that said as long as the original creator is credited, content should be made available for recreation and one should not be criminalized for remakes. That is a launching point for ideas and I'd like to live in a world where we are more inclusive and ready to help others grow instead of focusing on a select few ideas.
Emily K
2pm class
I agree with Lessig and how our generation really is full of creativity. We see it all the time in today's society. I agree with him that even though creativity has been "remixed," it doesn't make it a bad thing. Remixing happens all the time and I believe just as he said that inspiration makes creativity in the world.
O'Bryant M.
Online Class.
Some of what was said here is already dated. It is crazy to see how much the world has changed in 11 years and hasn't changed in 11 years.
My first thought was The Honeymooners. The Honeymooners was a very popular show during it's heyday. The Honeymooners "inspired" The Flinstones, another very popular show in it's heyday. The point is that as it has been said before good artist innovate, great artist inspire. I say that because he talked about how artist need to work or inspire together. True, however since the artist of yesteryear weren't really thinking long-term, the record companies or execs all the music, name, image, etc. There is this "the man" type figure trying to stifle creativity. So the artist have to work together to take down the man.
I will say as an atheist, I really enjoyed the jesus "I Will Survive" video.
Carlos Mercado 11am
I definitely agree and understand where Lessig is coming from. I think what Lessig said about how the older generations watched TV, and now that the younger generation is creating it, is a great statement. I find that nowadays society is starting to remix parts of our cultural from the past. I love how this new form of creativity is starting to develop creations and is still giving credit to original creators. This new form of creativity is now encouraging others to pursue this new type of media, and with Creative Commons, society is now about to touch on others work and add their own take to make a creation of their own. I feel like we get inspiration from before us, and I think Copyright laws are still catching up with what they need done. Everyone today should be able to recreate someone else's creation for something of their own, but of course with giving the original creator credit. Lastly a quote I loved from Lessig: "Tools of creativity have become tools of speech for this generation."
Jilianne Scamperle - T/TH 11am
I agree with Lessig's idea that the current culture is centered around creativity in the digital world. He mentions it is how we speak, and "remixes," or taking part of other works and changing it to say something else, are extremely valuable. As technology grows, creativity has been found in all kinds of mediums and outlets. However, I disagree overall with the fact that copyright laws are suppressing these and other forms of creativity. I actually think it is the opposite, and giving people freedom to completely use other people's work would eliminate the need for them to create their own. I believe current copyright laws allow room for people to draw their inspiration and creativity from other works, and still make it into something else.
I completely agree with Lessig and his ideas. Creativity is so very important and inspiration makes creativity. Most songs you hear now derive from some song that was previously made and i think thats so cool and i do not think that remixes should be hindered by copyright laws. There should be more freedom with creativity.
Regine M. T/TH11am
Brady O'Borski
TTH 11am
Lessig has really good points that I agree with. Creativity and innovation especially in technology and media derives from past content. Kids today are all about expressing their personalities and showing their point of view by recreating original medias. I do not think copy right laws should crack down on recreated content because that us just silencing the creativity in all of us.
Kayla D
2pm Class
I have mixed feelings about this TED talk. On the one hand, I very much agree with Lessig's point that we can't change the way kids act, only criminalize what they're doing, and I don't agree with criminalizing the creation of content like this. That said, I come from a family of artists and musicians, and I know from personal experience that artists already have a very hard time making any money off of royalties. So I don't necessarily thing that artists or musicians should be expected to make their content freer. They deserve recognition and particularly money for their work. I like the idea of having a read-write and content-creative culture, but I don't think that artists or musicians should have to compromise.
Madelyne Martinez
2pm class
I find this TED talk very interesting. One of my favorite parts was hearing him talk about the difference between Adults and Kids. The one thing that caught my attention is when he said adults watched TV and kids Make TV. I do believe kids need a certain amount of open creativity, how are we supposed advance ourselves as a community if we do not allow kids to be creative?
I really enjoyed this TED Talk, Lessig's message to increase creativity is great and needs to be taken more seriously. I agree with what he said at the end about artist letting more of their work go for free to people NOT trying to make money off of it. I say that because most artist sample old music that younger people may not have heard and in turn get them to go back and listen to the older music, making that artist's sampled music more popular and makes them money too. It all comes full circle.
Steven Richardson (T-TH 11 A.M.)
I think it is important that he clarifies that he does not believe in using content without the content creators position. However, it is important for people to be able to be inspired by other peoples work without being constricted by laws. All art is based off of some other work of art and the encouragement and ability to use other peoples work is paramount. It is an outdated video but art is much older and the ground work for how it was created should remain unchanged by laws.
Cody Houdmann
11 am TTh
Mackenzie Gaskill
TTH 8am
I definitely agree with what Lessig talks about in this video. He mentions the criminalization of recreation. Being able to reproduce something and recreate it in a way that does not discredit the original owner is a big part of the creativity in the media. Not being able to recreate something using your own creativity inhibits us. As long as we are giving credit to the original owner, then we should be free to do so without consequences. So many people have different ideas that can stem off of one idea, so the power of doing that can create something so powerful!
First off, I had no idea that there use to be a law about planes trespassing by flying over certain land. Second, I agree that copyright laws should only be enforced if the use of their creation is being commercialized or plagiarized. Millennials are constantly using technology to share and recreate images, music, and articles. It's become a new form of communication.
Dylan Blackmon T/Th 2:00 p.m.
My favorite portion of the video is towards the ending when he ties it all back into how it relates to our kids. I think it was very important that he makes a note of how previous technological advancements have adapted the way content is created. It proves that the laws have always, and should always, reform as technology progresses.
James Nelson Smith T-Th 11:00 am
This video is a bit dated, but not in its content! These topics are only going to expand and evolve as time goes on, and it's super important to think critically about these creative rights. Things like music usage, planes flying over private lands, while seemingly small are actually some of the most important things we should share our ideas on before they evolve into bigger and more serious issues. Get smart, get creative-- our kids are counting on us!
Sydney S.
2p.m.
I agree with a majority of what Lessig said, that copyright limits the rewriting of ideas, and that copyright laws should become more liberal in the digital age. However I believe copyright is valuable and should be kept as it keeps lazy people from just copying and pasting others ideas in order to make a quick buck. If the content isn't being commercialized, but rather is used out of enjoyment of the content itself, I don't see why it shouldn't be shared.
Lessig begun to catch my full attention when he elaborated on the internet: the read and write culture of the 21st century.
When he elaborated that digital technology could be an opportunity for our media culture's revival, I recognized how complex user generated content can get.
"For the love of what they're doing, and not for the money."
I find this extremely important because as a musician and artist, it becomes incredibly easy to become consumed in the facade of the industry, or life's obligations itself.
Even for people who only aspire for a professional career, I tend to ask them, "Is this what you love to do, or do you simply want to pass by?"
Student James above quoted" This video is out dated, but not its content." I can say I certainly agree.
Lessig challenges viewers to ditch contemporary views, and to envision something of a more purposeful manner.
Dominique Hutchinson
Online
Lessig made many valid points in this video. I loved the fact that he took different time periods to promote creativity in order for any age demographic to understand. In our modern day, technology is advancing at rapid speed. However, this does not discourage promotion of creativity. I agree with Lessig stating that he does not agree or support content that was not granted by the content's creator, this ties back into copyright laws. This video only proves thats regardless of what time you are born in, you will always encounter something that is different from what you are familiar with, but that should never hinder your creativity.
Elizabeth M-H, 2 pm class
I think it's quite interesting how Lessig thinks of Copyright. Usually, in classroom and at work it is engraved into our brains that copyright rules all and to not even try to get around it. But Lessig is right, by strongly enforcing (more like engraving) this idea into our young minds, we grow up with fear of making an error. At the same time, this fear hangs over as we try to be creative. All we can think of is "has this been done before?" or "Can I use this?". Copyright protects artists, musicians, writers, etc. but it also disables other artists. musicians, writers etc. to be inspired by their works and want to create content of their own, knowing that copyright hangs against them.
Whitney Chiu
TTR 2pm
I agree with Lessig and his ideas. I think this generation is very creative. I don't think 'remixing" is considered a bad thing. We all get our ideas from SOMEwhere, and when we add our own little touch to it, its beautiful.
Breanna McMurray 11AM class
I think this topic is still very relevant today with remixing music and youtube videos, there is new generation of creators making a living off the internet and sometimes through other peoples ideas. I do agree with Lessig though, because I think this generation is very smart and innovative, and I think it is perfectly fine to be inspired by other creators. Even using someone else's work and transforming it requires a certain level of talent and creativity, and I don't think it should be criminalized. As long as the original creator receives credit, I think people should have the right to create new things with what is already in front of them.
Amber O.
T/TR 11 a.m.
I agree with Lessig's ideas. His stance on how creativity and innovation in the media really interested me. I also like how he talked about copyright and how the law can hinder our generation from being creative. For example, if a person wants to take a song and make a remix but give credit to the underlying beat they used I believe they have that right. However, if a person were to completely plagiarize and not credit someone's work then that is not okay.
Ashley Skinner
11am class
I LOVED this video! To begin with, all you hear from older generations about us young kids or people under 25 is that we are lazy or too consumed with our phones. It was so nice to hear an older man speak about us in the opposite way. I also love the idea that creating content - either all from you or part from someone else like a "remix"- should be free to share by using creative commons and such because people need to see others creative ideas sometimes to make a light bulb pop on in their head.
Treviant Winfrey
2 P.M. class
I agree with Lessig's opinion! I don't believe there are enough content creators. The amount of artists in music, compared to the last decade is absurd. Thanks to Spotify, Apple Music and SoundCloud, artists need a laptop, power and access to WiFi. We can go to the app store whenever we want and learn how to write a screenplay, a script, a book or a poem. I believe we're all fortunate to live in an age where the Internet is protected by the 1st amendment. I believe the U.S. should allow content creators to express their art in every way with no barriers of copyright. We should all be able to create without fear of lawsuit.
Maricela A. Zambrano
TTH 11 am
I agree with some points Lessig makes in this Ted Talk. I like when he says "this is how our kids speak, how our kids think, how they speak, what they are." He understands how the new generation has a relationship with digital technology. He recognizes that technology made the new generation different and we can't just take it away. Kids today are really expressive and use other peoples ideas to create their own ideas.
Kindell Texada
TTH 2:00pm-3:20pm
Lessig made many points that I agree with. I feel like people should promote creativity instead of discourage it. Some of the best ideas come from someone being creative and stepping outside the box.
I was particularly interested in his thoughts on “remixing” others’ content. I personally would encourage creators to come up with original ideas rather than build off another, but after listening, I understand that’s not necessarily easy considering how many creators are out there. That being said, creators should still strive to create original ideas, but having the ability to build one idea off another is great for pushing creativity.
Cecil Carter - 2:00 class
Jorge H 2 pm class
I agree with Lessig's argument. If it not's for profit, why shouldn't we be allowed to use/remix the works of others? User-generated content promotes creativity and can spark new ideas. Isn't that what we want in a society, to be able to exchange ideas more freely and easily. It sounds a lot better than the alternative; how it was many years ago when we were at the mercy of what the big broadcasting companies fed us. I'm sure these companies see user-generated content as competition, but competition can be a good thing, especially when everyone can be a part of it.
Solietthe Reyes
TTH 11am
I defiantly agree with Lessig's ideas. I love how he spoke about the old generation and the new generation. He said that technology is what makes the new generation different, and he's absolutely right. "Remixing" to me isn't a bad thing, it's kinda cool because an individual is putting their own taste into the original "mix." Using someone else's work and making it your own takes creativity and it certainly shouldn't be criminalized, as long as the person who created the content receives credit.
Carly N.
T/TH 11am
I agree with Lessig on his views of technology helping improve creativity. I support using other people's work and making it into your own a little bit, as long as you give them credit. The internet should be a fun place to go and put your own creations out there and have people engage with it. It was kind of confusing how I was trying to represent the read-write and read-only world. However, I still think that the points that he had about copyright were very interesting.
Cassandra F
Online Class
I really enjoyed watching this video. It's refreshing to hear someone from an older generation defend the youth and their process of creativity. I am a graphic designer myself, and our marketing department thrives off collaboration with each other. While I agree that people shouldn't steal content directly for commercial use, I don't see how pulling bits and pieces from different sources should be illegal.
Blair B.
T/TH 11 a.m.
I agree with Lessig. Creativity is one of the most useful and valuable tools someone can have. There are several ways to express yourself, and "remixing" should be one of them. The way our generation communicates is exceptionally different than the older generations. With technology being the common denominator, our world revolves around what everyone else is creating. Think of their work as something to inspire others looking to build their own sense of self through experimentation.
I enjoyed listening to Lessing's perspective and seeing this new age of technology as an opportunity, and I agree. I think having passion drive creativity is so unique to the individual and it should be celebrated. With technology growing as fast as it is, it's refreshing to see people taking inspiration from each other and collaborating. It is really cool to see that what he was saying is still relevant today, over 10 years later.
Elizabeth Flores, 11 AM
I agree with Lessig's viewpoint in promoting creativity. If we restricted creativity then we wouldn't be able to evolve. It's literally the reason technology, music, art, inventions, and basically just EVERYTHING we have today even exists. It stood out to me when he was talking about how creativity is "a literacy for our generation". Take music for example, a lot of songs that we hear today are samples from previous songs, but with a producers own twist to it. I always hear about how artist's albums get delayed due to having to get every little sample they used to get cleared or having to take a song down because of it. I understand copyright issues and all that, but I feel like as long you give credit it should be fine without having to go through all that trouble. As Lassig was saying, if more content was free then more creativity could be expressed.
Garrett Green, 2p.m. Tue-Thur
I agree with Lessig, he brings a lot of valid points to the table in terms of laws toward innovation and creativity. Laws shouldn't bar citizens from being creative, the world needs people to continue to be creative in order to keep innovating and striving for better. I understand that protecting intellectual property is a big part of staying creative, but it should be shared to an extent where others can build off it and/or make it better.
Being a DJ, I agree with Lessig. The more I produce and perform for shows, the more I realize how much I need to pay attention to what I am performing. When I mix music I am not stealing someones work, I am rather borrowing it to share their creativity with someone else. One thing my degree benefits me for is understanding the law that goes with my career. It can be confusing to fully understand the boundaries with what I do, so in that way this class has helped me a lot. Coming from an artist I understand how other artists put in a lot of hard work and effort to produce music. Copyright can be so tricky in the DJ world but if you pay attention you will be okay. When I first became a DJ I had read this book which had kinda explained certain copyright laws. One thing I remember is when you are mixing/producing as long as your sample is 20 seconds or less at a time you will be okay. So many artists remix music. Just make the original version your own and you are okay. Another thing to remember is most artists LOVE their music being used by another artist. As a DJ we play a lot of other music which results in expanding other artists.
Gabriela Sanchez 11 a.m.
I agree with Lessig in that we should allow content to be "open for business". By doing this, people are able to bounce ideas off of previous work and discover new ways in which they can make this previous content new and or more personal. In order to make effective music, videos, movies you have to learn from the history of it all. I agree with the statement of us living in a remix culture; artists do grab samples from previously recorded songs etc. but I think they do that not with intent of calling it their own but appreciating the artist before them and demonstrating how those samples have inspired their personal work.
Benn Ginigeme
TTH 2pm class
I agree with Lessing's on 'free content'. I believe if someone was inspired by something to create an idea then they should share their idea to the world hoping that one day it would inspire the next person to be creative and expand on an idea that they once had. I think we do believe in a remix culture but when you think about it, I look it as paying homage to the one's that came before them that brought them to where they are at now.
Tramesha Hardy 2pm class
I agree with lessig about promoting creativity because we are inspired by creativity. Although, this ted talk was in 2007, it is still relevant today. He caught my attention when he started talking about airplanes trespassing and chickens following. But having artist and creators embrace the idea of having their work become more freely since we don’t have a public domain is a good idea because people already take songs and remix them. I know a couple of people who are trying to become artist and they take other people’s beats and lyrics and just add their voice to it. I do feel like copyright should be enforced to a certain extent such as it being commercialized like he said
Hunter Kreinhop
11 A.M. Class
As mentioned in class, the internet is a lightning-fast medium that the law just can't keep up with. This TedTalk was forward thinking, considering the lack of laws at the time concerning copyright and content created and shared on the internet. As a medium for sharing, naturally it will inspire others to create unique videos; this is necessary for growth, the improvement of creations before. This was true before the internet obviously, as entertainment medium such as movies and music have built upon the standards that others have created. That's not stealing, that's the creation of a genre!
The speaker makes a distinction between invention and innovation, and they are similar in that they create excitement over a new concept. However, invention sometimes has no place in a medium at certain points, as it doesn't have a niche or audience to adhere to. But innovation on certain genres (such as subversion of tropes) create an exciting new twist on a medium that already has a clear audience, and thus more likely to succeed.
Araceli Medrano
T/Th 11 am
I agree with a lot of what Lessig says, especially when he mention copyright laws. My generation tends to take the same status, same picture, same video and they edit it to fit what they want it to look like. They see someone tweets something and gets a lot of likes and retweets, so they steal the exact tweet word for word because they want to become famous off of someone else's work.
I think it's very interesting to hear someone that comes from a generation that doesn't so much understand the current state of the internet now, talk about and support the younger generations processes of creativity. I work for a church with a lot of older folks and sometimes our communication isn't that great because they refuse to change things to update them. It's hard getting through to older generations who like the way things have been all their lives and don't want to modify them in any way. Innovation is necessary for products/businesses to grow. If something stays stagnant for too long, people are less likely to develop an interest in it.
Jake Parker
T/Th 11am
I agree with Professor Martinez about this video still being relevant today, we live in a world where creativity should be encouraged. With the internet and the vast amounts of "free" content, it's hard to really justify if someone is actually "taking other people's content in wholesale and distributing it without the permission of the copyright owner". We live in "remix" culture according to Lessig, people should be allowed to change the meaning of someones work to their own. Lessig is right, re-creating someones work should be encouraged and owners of the work should be delighted too. It works in their favor. Innovation is a must, Lessig does a good job making this clear.
Johnathan G, 11AM
I agree with Mr. Lessig. There have been so many times that I wanted to create something just to create it. And often the crux of that creation would have been in the use of a specific song because it inspired the creation of the piece. And every time, copyright law has reared its ugly head and thrown aside any dreams I possessed as to sharing my creation with the world. I love the sentiment in his desire that we embrace the amateur culture of those that create solely for the joy of creation, rather than for any pursuit of monetary gain. He also does something interesting in offering us hope via the creation of things. For years every young person I know has been told, in a subtler way, that the internet will be our doom in one sense or another. It will make us lazy. It is a waste of time. But Lessig offers hope by attributing value to what we create. I have been creating stuff for a long time and it seems that every time I am on the verge of abandoning my creative pursuits for something that is stable (or at least financially sound) a video like this floats into my field of view and I find value in my creations once more. Copyright law stifles creativity, but, and there is a but, it is also what allows creators to possess the title. Many that create do it because they love it, but that leads to the desire to create all the time and the only way that can be possible is through the selling of their unique work. So I understand the counter-argument, and as much as I belligerently do not want to, I must admit copyright law's utility in allowing creators to live solely as creators.
Alyssa Cox
T/TH 2 p.m.
I agree with Lessig. I don't think that there is anything wrong with remixing or expanding on another persons work. Most of the time we see something or hear something "new" in today's society it incorporates one or more elements that developed and used by someone else first. That how you move forward and improve, taking something and making it better or giving it a new purpose. Technology and social norms are constantly challenged and changing, that it would be crazy for people to not recreate things that were already great.
Good points from Lessig here. I agree with his statements about making sure our society gives people the resources to create while drawing inspiration from other creators and even using other sources of media if desired. I think creativity and inspiration are a package deal in human industry. We need inspiration from others to create new things. I think it should be obvious that the standard for creativity should be uniqueness as far as each creator and their critics are concerned. I currently don't see a large gap in ability to utilize resources and legality of that activity but I'm sure there are others who would push against that thought.
Brian Hall
T/TH 2 p.m
I genuinely agree with Lessig in regards to the importance of user generated content. Society thrives behind the democratization of mass media. Secondly, amateurism in the domain of mass media creates high quality content without a doubt. Having an abundant amount of creators in our society is something we should not take for granted. Through the progression of the Digital Age and the rise of these user generated platforms, its important that society remains a constant producer of content for the human experience. Lessig, does a remarkable job of conveying this with unique perspectives throughout history.
Brianna fisher 11 am
I agree with Lessig had to say. I thought it was interesting that the he mentions that the older generation is watching TV and the younger is creating it. I believe that we should have some breathing space in recreating but still giving credit where it’s due. Lessig does a great job in explaining these points.
Haley Brunnert 2pm
I completely agree with Lessig's point of view, and some of this interesting points that he brought to the table that I had not previously considered. Media is constantly changing and has a bigger audience each day. Lessig's points in this TED talk give crucial insight on this
Aleke Stoddart 11am
I really had to agree with everything Lessig had to say considering the fact I am Electronic Media major and that's what I'm going to be doing for the rest of my life. I think without remixes and people putting their own twists on original content then we wouldn't have majority of the social media platforms today. Everyone has access to things that are out there, so if it's really a big deal then they shouldn't have published it, or put it out there. Lessig made all of his points pretty clear and I think everything he said back in 2007 is still very much applicable today in 2018.
Chelsea B. 11am classs
I agree with Lessig about creativity. Technology is growing which also means our creativity is continuing to grow as well. Re-creating work is creating something of the same nature, but different in its own way. This can give a new perspective to things. Doing this can broaden the way people think and also help to look at something at a different angle.
Autumn W.
T/Th 11 am
Lessing made some very great points on the advancement of tech and allowing people to utilize it more instead of discouraging the creativity that comes from it. Common connections is a great site that can link other artists and curators together to creat amazing pieces together. I do believe the law can’t keep up with the advancement of tech, and that shouldn’t keep people from exploring different ways for people to express themselves through social media or the internet in general. Even though this video was made in 2007 I think it’s very relevant today in 2018.
Josue Reynoza
11AM
TTH
I agree with Lessig. User generated content has become more and more prominent thanks to the internet. Taking stuff around and changing it made the internet for what it is. Using copyrighted material can affect you to be sued or remove your art. With Lessig's Read-Write philosophy, it can continue making the internet more prosperous than it already is.
Erin O.
2 p.m. T/TH
I have to admit that when I first started watching the video, I didn't really understand what Lessig was trying to say. I honestly thought he was making a point that opposed what he was actually trying to say. However, once I figured out the idea that he was presenting, I agreed.
I think that he made some really great points about not restricting our creativity. When Lessig said that the older generation "watched TV" but the younger generation "makes TV," it really opened my eyes to how much technology has impacted out lives and influenced the things that we want to do, both career and hobby wise. There are more jobs than ever before in media that call for the type of creation that Lessig talks about encouraging rather than restricting. If the law were to crack down on the things you can and cannot do when it comes to creating content online, several jobs would cease to exist. It's pretty cool how relevant Lessig's message is even though this Ted Talk was done over 10 years ago.
I feel that as long as creators are giving credit to the original creators of the content they are using for their own projects, they should have the freedom to bring their visions to life.
Blake Bouffard
2pm
Lessig seems to be onto something with the fact he has the idea of creativity in technology and media. He references between different era and generations and how broadcasting, information, and competition have come together to form a popular content that we see in our everyday media. It is quite crazy to see the rise of broadcasting and influence to the domain of medias and how they have impacted society as a whole. The shift in the domain has brought forth revolt, solutions and everything in between. There is opportunity to have revival as Lessig speaks of and that is something to look forward to, as he mentions people will be embracing culture and media because of they "love" rather than the "money."
alicia almendariz
11am
I think that with the evolution of technology our generation is becoming super creative with the different platforms provided. I think that Lessing's talk really opens some good points that need to be resolved. Our country at the moment is going through a huge division which is causing a negative atmosphere for the media. If some of these restrictions would be fixed, we as creators would have a greater opportunity to bring better work and better content for the audience.
alicia almendariz
11am
I think that with the evolution of technology our generation is becoming super creative with the different platforms provided. I think that Lessing's talk really opens some good points that need to be resolved. Our country at the moment is going through a huge division which is causing a negative atmosphere for the media. If some of these restrictions would be fixed, we as creators would have a greater opportunity to bring better work and better content for the audience.
Stephanie Orea
2pm Class
Lessig's Ted Talk really made me think about memes and how they are such an important part of millennial culture. If the government were to make the distribution of this altered content illegal then I would agree that it would halt creativity. I think so long as the work remixed has been turned into something new then I think it should be fair game.
Raven Correa
2 pm
T/TH
I agree with Lessig especially when it comes to remixing. We need to encourage creators to make creative things like the videos shown in the ted talk. We shouldn't punish people because they remix songs or anything else. Lessig is right that the law doesn't keep up with technology, but that shouldn't stop people from remixing content. I think the beauty of the internet is making new content out of old content. Remixing and even memes bring us together. I can't imagine the internet without out it
Robert B. T/Th 2:00PM
Honestly I had to rewatch the first 5 minutes of the video because I was honestly confused about what Lawrence Lessig was talking about. After the 3rd time I think I was starting to get it. I think that through the invention of the internet user generated content has exploded just because how easy it has become for anyone to make and share information. I think that if we out laws in place that tells people what they can or can't do on the internet it starts to restrict what people will be able put on the internet. The internet needs to remain a free place where people can continue to create and share ideas.
Julio, H
11 a.m. T,R
I agree with Lessig for- the examples he provided were eye-openers. The spreading of content is something I did not take into consideration for how licensing was for said "owners." Broadcasters fought this difficult battle to help work for BMI to make sure they gave out public domains. The culture being produced to this day makes his words and ideas resonate with young creators.
Aunnelise Salinas
T/TH 2 p.m.
I agree with what Lessig said. Creativity is so important and needs to be protected. The internet is an important place for people to express their creativity on as well. I like how he brought up that we live in a remix culture because it's very true still to this day. More and more movies are being remade and artists are remaking songs with their own twist. These remixes are created from creativity which is so important. It's crazy how this video is still valid to this day considering all the new technology we have and the things we are able to create.
I agree with what Lessig talked about in regards to creativity. I think it is so important to let this generation, and generations to come, be creative without having to worry about breaking the law. I agreed with what he said about it being up to the artist. The artist should be able to decide whether or not they will allow "remixes" of their content to be sold. I thought it was interesting to hear Lessig say that adults "watched TV" and kids "make TV." I had never thought about technology in that way before.
Destinee B
T/th 2-3:20
I agree with a lot of the points that Lessing made.Even though it’s been 7 years since this Ted Talk, it still makes perfect sense. I feel like he’s right when he refers to our society as “read-only”. My question is, where do we draw the line between claiming ownership of sources and allowing room for renovation. These renovations could help others and potentially be better for our society. Putting a copyright on everything leaves us with nothing to work on. There’s only so many ideas that you can come up with. Why not take ideas and allow us to make them better? Keep up with the times. Let’s revive our creative culture!
Makalah Folse
Online
This is so refreshing to have someone from an older generation actually understand that our technology is changing and we are evolving from the advancements instead of dismissing our ideas and content.
I agree with his solutions to allow artist and creators to choose that all or some of their work be available for use and that businesses embrace the read-write culture providing more-free content can compete with less-free content just as BMI did to ASCAP.
I agree with Lessig's promotion of creativity and that the remix culture we are in today isn't a bad thing at all, it's just the way we contribute to our culture. I liked how Lessig argued that creativity needs more freedom in terms of content. That free content is a good thing for amateur creators to make something amazing. Lessig had a fresh outlook on how our culture is using digital technology to recreate our culture.
Kayla Terrazas 2 p.m.
I definitely agree with Lessig. Creativity is sparked from anywhere and sometimes it's from other peoples work. I believe that as long as the original work is credited, you should be able to build from that. Most of the time people aren't trying to rip each other off but instead give homage to the original creativity. This video was made a while ago, however it still rings true. We take things from our past and from what we've seen and create more with the inspiration we get.
Ali M. 2 p.m.
Wow, that was super interesting. I was really confused at the beginning with where he was going, but he tied it up nicely. I agree with Lessig. Creatives often times use content that is already out there and make it their own, they re-create. And in the crackdown against this type of creation, we are robbing ourselves of beauty and talent and the new perspective that these re-creations create. I love the metaphor of kids singing on the front porch songs of old. I think that hit the nail on the head. I think he knew what he was talking about with having artists give permission for their content to be used when it is not for commercial use (creative commons). Also, when he talked about how the people of my generation are living our lives against the law, so many things popped into my mind (underage drinking, smoking weed, etc.) It was so accurate and I never thought about how potentially detrimental that can be for society. It results in such disregard and flippancy toward the law. So yeah, I definitely agree with Lessig. I was really lost at first, but once I caught on, I was like "yes dude!"
Joshua diaz
tues. thurs. 2 p.m.
The formation of technology has transformed this culture into something special and I believe further in the years it will continue to come out into something we cannot process as individuals. I do agree that artists should have the freedom to chose between copyright. we all have a unique way of contributing to art. if they chose to let others work on their creativity then it should be allowed. Earlier in the lecture we talked about Creative Commons and it allowed for the expression of material being reused. I do agree and think the idea of it would allow for something amazing.
Madison B.
Online Class
I agree with Lessig in this TED Talk video. I like the points he made in the video and I like how he promoted creativity. I like how he touched on the fact that people take things and remix it. I feel like everything comes from inspiration. You are usually inspired and or influenced by something when you are being creative. Even the most unique and individual ideas are influenced by something. Past generations influence current ones and we build upon each other. I think we should be able to encourage that So we can have full creative individuality. If we can support that I think it’s great. Granted the things are sourced and credit and not just plagiarised.
Cheyenne Young 11 a.m.
I agree with what Lessig is saying in this video. Even though the video is many years old, it is still relevant today which goes to show that the media is constantly changing and continuing to have restrictions and limitations. We, as young consumers and media contributors, are constantly trying to produce creative content. We can only move forward if we have the creative space and tools to do so.
Katrina Dinh
2 pm class
Lessig emphasizes the importance and significance of creativity. He goes on to explain the way our generation communicates creativity and that's through remixing. Lessig explains that free content will provide new creators with the tools and opportunity to create something amazing. He talks about "free" being available to for creativity for amateurs and not commercial use. Everything is so restricted now that it is hard for new creators to find their place to create comfortably and is arguing to make content more free so creators can communicate through creativity.
Giselle Mancha
Tue Thur 11am class
I agree with Lessig in this TED Talk video, he hits on important points that are digital culture is currently undergoing. I completely agree that kids and creators in this age are living against laws. We are so limited in things we can publish online, TV and other media. Many creators on YouTube that I follow have ideas from each other but they are represent them in different ways. Sometimes they attempt to use a song that copyright but automatically gets banned. I understand the law but I agree with Lessig, they’re remixes, and the re(creativity) that creators are coming up with. I’m a big fan of creating things with all this new technology that we have such as software and computers we have the opportunity to use.
Taylor J.
T TH 11
I agree with Lessig's view on creativity 100 percent. Creators need inspiration from others too be inspired and progress. Being able to take and use other creative works is much needed. Even thought his video was in 2007, it still relates to what is going on in today's society. Freedom of expression is huge in my eyes and this talk really highlights some restrictions. on that freedom here in America
Raul Torres
T/R 2PM
I agree with Lessig and him supporting the idea of recreating someone's work and turning it to something better. Being able to take someone's work and remixing it is very popular but there are still some faults and regulations you have to follow. The original creators should always be credited even if it's a small sample that was taken from their work. I believe that by just simply asking for permission people should be able to use someones else's work as an inspiration for them to create similar or better things depending on the purpose. I thought it was interesting that he mentions that the older generation is watching TV and the younger is creating it. There should definitely be room for content creators to be able to recreate or remix others work.
I agree with what Lessig said about the importance of creativity, this new "amateur culture," as well as the relationships between kids and digital technology. Creativity is an important part of our culture and there should be a balance between businesses and artists. His idea of of making "freer-content" and it growing on a neutral platform between businesses and artists is a great idea. Overall, his Ted tech was very interesting and his example videos of "remixes" we're amazing, especially the one of Jesus singing I Will Survive.
Breanna W.
11 am
I like the points Lessig made in this video. I think it's necessary for older generations to hear from someone they can respect that it is important for the younger generations to keep creating and producing. When you hear someone you can relate to it's easier for you to understand. I get the desire and need to copyright material but so much content is simply just iterations of prior productions and I feel that it is necessary in order for creators to keep... creating. Content preferences change from generation to generation and it's important to take that into consideration when making new laws.
Katelyn H.
T/TH 11 a.m.
I agree with what Lessig said mostly. I enjoyed the fact that he is part of an older generation yet didn't speak about the younger generation with a negative tone. Which, is usually what occurs. Although, the video is older and a bit out dated it is still relevant to what occurs today. I like that he encourages creativity. Copyright laws can be limiting to creatives. I personally am a creative mind and can often be inspired from others work. If you think of it this way... a tree didn't just become a tree. It takes the seed, soil, water, sunlight and so on for it to become the tree that started as a seed, that grows into roots and keeps growing until it has branches with leaves etc. No one usually grows in creativity all on their own. Creativity is it's own language that continues to grow throughout experiences. Creativity and inspiration go hand in hand.
Definitely never thought I'd see an AMV in a TED talk. I think Lessig's opinion of the copyright situation is incredibly perceptive (maybe downright prescient for 2007) because so much of my generation does live like outlaws on the internet. We do enjoy remixing and making collages of content, and since companies are eager to treat us as criminals for that, many of us see no problem with outright piracy. Companies don't benefit from cracking down on transformative works, they're just unwilling to undergo the mental shift that their media is not being sold as discs on shelves that can be physically stolen. They're losing money that we would happily pay if it meant our derivative works could get more exposure, which often leads to creating original works. Media companies need to realize that amateurs are budding professionals, and treat them accordingly, not like criminals.
Bella Lopes
T/R 2 p.m.
I found Lessig's argument very interesting. Our 21st century culture relies so heavily on technology it's extremely easy to search anything online and get inspiration. It's cool to see that someone from an older generation can understand this culture. I agree with Lessig. Individuals should be allowed to follow their artistic choice by contributing to other peoples art. After all, "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".
I also really liked how Lessig brought up that everyone lives a daily life of doing things illegal. This is something that I see happening everyday, and everywhere.
Madeline Garbarz, 2PM
I agree with the idea that music copyright laws should be judged loosely. After all, there's only so many combinations of sounds, and I think it's silly that someone can own a melody, then sue someone for making a completely different song with it. "Ice Ice Baby"? "Under Pressure"? Both are bops, both use the same tune, and I doubt it affected the sales of "Under Pressure" at all. I also agree that as a society we're consumers, but not creators. I'm sad to say this is me as well. In the US we're taught early on that it's more practical to focus on school, finding a career path from that, and making creative activities a lesser priority.
Alejandro H. 2p p.m. Class
I enjoyed this Ted talk and found myself to agree with his point of view on creativity. I think that allowing creators to be able to use others work to create is important to advancing art as a whole. It's when thinking of the internet as a medium for art and yet so many things have spawned from the internet. We as humans constantly add onto one another's ideas and creations to make them more personal to us. Our generation grew up with the internet but yet it feels like on all matters concerning the internet our voices remain silent. In my eyes the internet is the epitome of freedom of expression.
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