As you learn and think about intellectual property, I'd like for you
to watch Lawrence Lessig's TED Talk: "Laws that choke creativity."
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. Remember, also, to
include your first name, last name initial and class (11 a.m. class, 3:30 p.m. class or Online class). Since we're near the end of the semester, your comment is due
by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, the last class day of the semester. Late comments will not be accepted for
credit.
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Jessica Youssefi - Media Law and Ethics- Online
This was an interesting Ted Talk. He had many unique and valid points, and I loved how he cemented the base of this talk in Sousa's societal vocal chord theory. There were many valid points, but I think felt like there was also a missed opportunity of appreciation for the things that technology has brought to music.
The creation of BMI of course was instrumental in creating a shared space for music, and of course creativity has had an option to expand throughout the years, even among copyright and trademark laws.
It is still up to debate how wide we want to open the gap in regard to sharing things through digital technology, and where to draw the line between creative expression and copyright.
This Ted Talk was super intriguing, especially because I'm very interested in all sides of music - including the publishing and copyright part of it. The way he approached the topic of creativity in general. I would say that I overall do agree with some of the things he said in general. I thought he would lose me a bit at the beginning whenever he asked if we would one day lose our vocal chords - seems very unrealistic. However, his explanation throughout made me start to think, "Wow, that may happen."
The remixes shown were really entertaining. It is really cool t think that at one point, the average person was not able to create digital content like this not too long ago since it was mostly used in Hollywood.
I do think that copyright in general has become more extreme from the creator's side, and that people to attempt to ignore it as much as they can on the consumer side. When it comes to this, we tend to try and push the limit as much as we can and use the content we want to use and try to continue doing that until we get caught - which is when we'll backtrack. I don't think that we should change too much about it - creatives deserve to get any benefits they can from what they create. However, I think too much restriction to the point where people can't use something they really enjoy for something isn't the best idea either. There really does need to be a nice balance.
Ella S. - Online class In Lawrence Lessig's Ted Talk, he discussed Sousa's vocal cord theory. This talk was an interesting perspective since I would say that music is a big part of my life. Either way, I think he made some pretty valid points throughout his talk on the music industry.
I do believe that copyright is becoming more common every day. It is almost as if people want to keep doing it until they get caught. Creators should be receiving all the credit for these songs. After all, they put their heart and soul into them. The least these consumers can do is give credit where credit is due.
This Ted Talk was super interesting and I loved listening to the examples, especially the one about the airplanes flying over peoples land. But overall I think we have so much more to learn about copyright and other technologies. Like Maya said, we need to find a healthy balance so we can give credit where it's due.
I really found this TED talk interesting. He made a lot of valid points regarding copyright and the limitation of creativity. We connected in a way when he mentioned artist could lose their vocal cords as an analogy. I kind of mentioned something similar in one of the discussion boards. The money hungry aspect to everything will bring creativity to its demise. So much will be lost due to the struggle of using simple elements such as music. Very interesting information from this video, still relevant to this day.
I totally agree with Lessig in that creativity should be encouraged, especially in young people. That is how great innovations and art is made. I loved the analogy about the planes in the airspace and recycled online media. I am really impressed by him for helping to create creative commons, and I am not surprised at all that the government did nothing to help this issue. They truly are many years behind the times. Regardless, I'm really glad I watched the video and learned about this stuff. It's inspiring me to get creative!
I really enjoyed listening to this TED talk. The examples that were provided were interesting. The Ted talk led me to think of ways to be more creative. Copyright has become a big issue in our world today and creative commons was a great invention to make things better. I really liked what Ella said, consumers need to give credit where credit is due.
I really liked the examples that he used because they really show how law and ideologies surrounding it change over time. This is even more true in the digital age where the law struggles to keep up with how rapidly communications have changed even in the last 5-10 years. I am all for artists exercising control of their IP by allowing some creative commons use. I think this evolution is healthy for the creative culture of our society overall. Creativity is collaborative so anything to keep it that way is a win in my book.
I enjoyed this TED talk video and thought it was very informative. Along with the examples Lessig shared, I also started thinking about the type of content we see on TikTok, which majority of the music I hear on there are remixes. I think Lessig made some valid points and I believe the system should be able to evolve along with digital technology to protect creative work.
I agree with Lessig and his beliefs for numerous reasons. Lessig elaborates on the benefits of technology for our generation and reveals its significance in relation to our growth and creative identity. Our generation rejects copyright culture and attempts to make creative art more attainable and expressive without restrictions from past generations/policies. Technology has made our experience vastly different from the generations before us which I am completely thankful for. With technology, we are more closely connected to one another, news outlets, social media content, and other entities which in hindsight can boost our awareness of the world on many levels (jobs/amber alerts/etc). Lessig claims that creativity has become a tool for speech in our generation. I definitely think this is true because we have evolved into a tech-dependent society which has proved to be beneficial for us. Personally, I can say that I like to express myself while communicating through the use of GIFS and/or other content in text messages or on social media. At times, I believe that this content can be more accurate in relation to what I am saying versus using basic language which is utterly boring.
I agree with Lessig because he understands the differences between our culture and the generations before us. He claims that a balance must be established between both sides to move forward confidently. He believes that artists must allow their work to be available more freely and that businesses must be more open/prone to embrace these type of opportunities in order to establish a neutral boundary in which both parties can benefit from. I applaud Lessig and his broad understanding of creativity because I can tell he understands the importance of both arguments. By viewing context from this angle, a person can truly find a solution that is beneficial to all which I believe is the best way to go from here. His knowledge of past restrictions reveals how our economy usually progresses by breaking boundaries. I strongly support his notions and believe we all should be as open-minded as possible (like Lessig) when addressing future tasks.
I really enjoyed this TED talk and felt that Lessig made some amazing points. The way that he compared current copyright policies to the idea of planes trespassing on land that they fly over really put things into perspective for me and made it much easier to comprehend. I also enjoyed that he brought up that we are no longer just watching or listening, we are creating and that creativity should not be stifled by the restraints that copyright currently has set in place. Lessig made a good point when he said that our generation is not the same as the generations before. We grew up with the internet and watched it evolve into the major role in our lives that it is today. I will always be on the side of creativity and freedom of expression and it is for that reason and all of the reasons mentioned above that I agree with Lessig.
Maya Loving 3:30pm Class Watching this TED talk was extremely intriguing and informative. I feel like I learned a lot from it and it taught me more about copyright. I feel like Lessig made a lot of good points throughout the video like how being creative should always be encouraged. I feel like it is always a good idea for artists to be able to have control over the things that they create.
3:30-4:50 CLASS I think the most beneficial act that can be done when it comes to copyright is finding a nice middle that does not put original creators at a disadvantage nor making it impossible for the consumer to then create something as well. I really liked the way this speaker talked about the topic, especially when he said “In its place, we’d have the opposite of rewrite culture, we’d have read only culture, culture where creativity was consumed but the consumer was not a creator,” and talking about celebrating “amateur culture” for people who “love what they are doing, not the money.” I think this part especially helped me to understand how sad it would be if rules and regulations were so strict that this could not occur.
I found Lessing's TED talk very interesting. It is crucial to be well knoledged about copyright. I agreed with Lessing, he made a lot of good points and I learned a lot from watching his TED talk. For instance, he mentioned how, "an artist's choice is the key to a new technology having an opportunity to be open for business and we need to build artists' choices if these new technologies are to have that opportunity".
Payton Christophersen 11:00 am I thought the TED talk was very informative regarding copyright. I think using things like Creative Commons and other platforms to keep creators credited and users safe is the best middle ground for copyright and to avoid breaking copyright laws. New technologies are bringing ways to keep check and balances on creators and users.
I thought that Lessig's presentation had some valuable perspectives and provided good examples (ones that I had not heard before). Lessig seemed to be arguing largely for fostering creativity and incorporating common sense into the copyright/trademark/trespass laws. I do believe that these laws are significant, especially to the digital community. It's really easy to go online and find loopholes, and I don't think that's fair to the content creators/artists. There are ways to be creative while being unique and using content that isn't considered under copyright/trademark law. Overall, creativity is important, and there is a lot more to discover about technology to help foster it. Lessig makes good points about how creativity can easily be stifled with these laws in place but also maintained the sense/need for common sense when it comes to other people's work.
One thing that stood out to me was how he mentioned creative commons because more people need to know about it. The government is very strict and closed minded so I can see where they did nothing to benefit creative commons. After watching and analyzing this video, I believe that I agree totally with Lessig. People should be able to let their creativity run free without having to worry about anything. I really appreciated how he gave options and did not just try to say there was one right way but there are multiple ways to build and excel from this. As long as digital technology continues to evolve, I think that creative collaboration rights should as well.
The video was really interesting to me. I would agree that copyright is definitely becoming more prevalent. It is interesting seeing creatives show their art to the world through technology and social media and sometimes not get credit for it. I think that using Creative Commons is a great way to help protect creator's art and work from copyright. It is really important to be aware of copyright and I learned a lot from this Ted Talk.
Lauren R. 3:30pm I found this TedTalk very interesting. His description of copyright and the limitations of creativity. For instance, he talks about how the land was our first real idea about private property. With it came trespass laws making the land truly belong to the owner. When we developed into the art world and mass media world. There are many impurities for things to be taken and turned into something new. For instance, he showcases a tune originally from the 1930s but then the modern world has turned it around to become an edit in anime. I agree with his idea that copyright has allowed us as creative beings to build upon each other's creations.
Taylor Bowling - online class This Ted Talk really opened my eyes to a different perspective on copyright. I agree with Lessig that copyright rules and regulations should use common sense and find middle ground. I think it is important for creatives to be able to build upon other work. People should be able to be creative and use parts of other work without fearing or worrying about copyright rules.
Anna M. 3:30 Class I agree with Lessig in that copyright is good and useful only if people follow it and I agree that more artists should let people use their work for non commercial purposes. I disagree with him that the government is only corrupt because people today think breaking laws is normal. Its corrupt because people are greedy. I also disagree that the government is "too passive." Is it even possible for the government to protect everything people put on the internet?
Lessig does a good job elaborating on the technology benefits of this generation of young creatives. He mentioned that he’s noticed kids being creative and re-mixing things on TV with music. Regarding copyright, he says copyright has not yet revolted and that this generation rejects it. I have noticed that this generation often ignores copyright in order to create things. Everyday I see kids upload so many different kinds of re-mixes on Tik Tok and YouTube. I agree with him that we should continue to evolve within the digital age and encourage creative work. The digital age holds so much opportunity for success in this generation than ever before. Many people are making careers in the digital world. He understands that this generation is not like any before.
I can say with confidence that I agree with what Lessig is saying, as this current era of digital content and creativity is a great step forward to keeping the songs of old circling back for new generations to put their own unique spin on. He sees the potential that this generation holds in revitalizing the read-write culture that was so beloved back then. One of my favorite quotes from this video is when Lessig addresses remixing as being "...a literacy for this generation. It is how our kids speak."
kambri wilson 3:30 pm class Lessig idea that creatvity should be rewarded and praised within young people is a topic that I really agree with and can always get behind. As technology advances and we start to see our youth becoming more creative with how they get things done, its important to continue to nurse these things because our youth will run the world one day and be the voices everyone needs. Digital media is only getting bigger and bigger as time goes on and I don't see social media or anything when it comes to digitalization slowly down in todays society.
I was pleasantly surprised how Lessig was able to predict how important user-generated content is to current Internet culture. Online videos and memes created by everyday people have become a basis of Gen-Z culture on and off-line. I appreciated Lessig's metaphors and allusions that demonstrated how the evolution of copyright law was necessary throughout America's history. He made copyright law and the need for access to copywritten material for the sake of the next generation seem very simple and straightforward. I agree with Lessig that creativity ought to be prioritized and copyright law must be updated for new technologies and new forms of expression, especially among young people.
I really enjoyed watching this Ted Talk and getting to listen to all his speaking points which were very interesting, and most were very valid. I do believe that copyright is becoming more tense in a way that the limit is starting to be pushed more by creators. It is hard to try and find a balance between being able to use something and try to make it their own and being restricted to where there are so may limits because it can be harmful and no new takes on things will be formed. A nice balance between things is best because although yes, it's good to use something and produce a new version of it is great, giving credit where credit is due is also good.
(Sorry. I forgot to publish with my name, but this was my comment!).... I really enjoyed watching this Ted Talk and getting to listen to all his speaking points which were very interesting, and most were very valid. I do believe that copyright is becoming more tense in a way that the limit is starting to be pushed more by creators. It is hard to try and find a balance between being able to use something and try to make it their own and being restricted to where there are so may limits because it can be harmful and no new takes on things will be formed. A nice balance between things is best because although yes, it's good to use something and produce a new version of it is great, giving credit where credit is due is also good.
I agree with Lessig in that there should be a way for young creative people to recreate new material or ideas based on others without fear of breaking copyright law. Obviously, if an artist or innovator does not want to share their work for free they have that right but I think allowing artists to let the public use their work to be creative such as music videos, remixes is a good idea. Especially with the younger generation on tiktok, I notice a lot of sampling, song smashes and remixes, I'm not sure if they had permission to sample but it's such a cool and fun idea to fuse songs together to create a new one. CC is a good idea.
In my opinion, Lessig’s logic is flawed. Copyright laws do not “choke creativity”, but instead inspires it. If it is easy to take another’s original ideas/work/content and manipulate it, what motivation does one have to produce their own original ideas and creations. By Lessig’s suggestion, creating an ebb and flow to copyright laws, as he suggests, would promote theft and unintended uses of original works. Creators need to have these automatic copyright protections in place to preserve their creative rights and control over their work. I also have a problem with Lessig promoting the idea that this new technological wave of manipulated creative work is done exclusively by “kids”. This is simply not true. If anything, because of the nature of technology and the necessary skills needed to use such editing technology, these manipulated works are done by people with more experience… leading me to believe we cannot be simply talking about “kids”. But, for the sake of argument, if “kids” are allowed to freely use another’s original work and manipulate it, again, how does this promote creativity? The examples shown by Lessig are just visual and audio overlays. This hardly requires much thought or effort. True creativity comes from one’s ability to formulate an original idea or concept and bring it from a thought form into something tangible. This TedTalk has motivated me even more to stand by existing copyright laws in the interest, and protection, of all original creators.
I do not think I agree with Larry Lessig. I disagree with the idea that creators should choose to make their work available more freely. I say this because then everyone would copy each other. I do respect the concept and think that there are advantages to it, but overall, I don't support his thinking. Everyone would copy each other but with a small tweak. I feel as though original creators would be overseen and neglected for the art/work they come up with. Also, things like songs would start to sound the same with similar beats. The ecology of "free content" seems like it would create deeper copyright laws. It is almost a loophole for people to copy, rather than build off each other's ideas. I wish everyone could see it as a good thing, but let's face it...the world is full of scammers. I also don't support his statement about the more free competing with the less free work...I feel like nobody would be open to sharing their work anymore.
I agree to an extent, He speaks on machines as being an end all of creativity but if anything aren’t machines it’s a product of that creativity. Technology is machine but it’s also man made, so while I understand the poetic complaint that Lessig is making, it is presumptuous to argue for one form of artistic expression by invalidating another IE, Technology.
I also disagree that copyright laws should be loosed to allow in more free usage, as it could potentially discredit the original artist by allowing people to create similar to nearly identical works due to it being public domain.
Despite what he says, I think machines are not the end point of creativity. Instead, they are products of it. The technology we use today was made by machines, but it was also created by humans. Therefore, the poetic complaint made by Lessig seems presumptuous since one form of artistic expression is invalidated by another. I also disagree that copyright laws should be loosed to allow more free usage. This could potentially discredit the original artist by allowing people to create similar to nearly identical works due to them being public domain. However, it should be updated to reflect modern standards. The last update to the copyright act occurred in 1976.
I think Lessig's ted talk was very interesting and informative, it gave me a different perspective on the topic of copyright. For the most part I agree with what he was saying, and I think the examples he used were intriguing such as the planes flying over land and farms. I think copyright can be a slippery slope but, I believe credit should be given where its due. On the other hand, I believe that there needs to be a happy medium. Copyright was created for a reason although, I feel that if music can't be shared, inspired, and enjoyed due to copyright, it defeats the purpose of creating music to begin with.
I agree with everything he said. I feel like the younger generations always get hate, or judged about how we do things differently. As if we should be ridiculed for how we do things differently and how much we modernize the world around us. Technology and the world today is so much different, and that's not our fault. But, I can see how copyright and taking things from other creators can be an issue because at the end of the day, it's not ours.
I agree with Lessig, the younger generation needs the opportunity to turn something old into something new. Creating art out of original work creates an opportunity for innovation while also using providing reflection on the past. Copyright hinders our creative process, we are much more limited in how we can express ourselves.
In the Ted Talk vocal cord theory and copyright laws are discussed. Creators should always be credited for their creative works. Learning about copyright laws is very interesting for a journalism student and important. I agree that creativity should be encouraged in young people. I agree that consumers need to give credit where credit is due.
I agree with Lawrence Lessig, I don't only agree with him but I also see him as a pioneer. In my opinion the man was ahead of his time, he mentioned "remix" which basically broke down to parody's and mashups of original videos that were uploaded by another source or media. He touched on the point that this type of video(s), as long as they are not used for commercial purposes, should be public domain. Leessig also mentioned that many times things just come down to "common sense" implying that us as a society have a mutual understanding for the most part of what wrong from right is. Finally I would like to mention that Lessig was very open minded, even though he is an older man and was brought up with a very different childhood. Lessig knew that this generation would be very different from his, many of the points Lessig made make me think of the social media app TikTok and about social media in general.
Austin maybrier 3:00 media law The Ted talk was very insightful and thought provoking. I don’t think this is anything new in the modern era but seeing how far behind our laws are compared to our technology is scary. Copyright is a complicated issue I can’t just be solved by one new law will take years to catch up to this modern time. YouTube claims and things such as will be years behind what should be excepted. There’s no fast way for our technology and our laws to get on the same page. DMCA feels almost criminal sometimes but I’m glad there are some outlets for creatives to express themselves. I like how are you created the problems of copyright to the trespassing issue of commercial air flights. To me this almost feels like a one-to-one replication of the digital world to real life. DMCA and copyright is just trespassing on creative material.
Lessig demonstrates the contemporary issues of copyright. They are restrictive and put a halt to advancements. His planes flying over houses comparison makes it clear that the system we have is not working and that we are still in an age of prohibition, drawing attention to the absurdity everyone must put up with.
However, like most TED talks, his solutions are meant for a reality of ideals. It would be ideal to have a government that works for the advancement of its citizens and an economic system that doesn’t try to extract the maximum amount of wealth out of people and transfer it to a few people who know how to work the legal and tax codes. We do not live in the ideal reality.
He does acknowledge our political shenanigans, but his halfway solutions fail to recognize that the market is overloaded with super corporations that will gatekeep IPs until they are forced to let it go. Like the super corporations that enslaved people and took advantage of the murdering of indigenous peoples by the U.S. government to take and utilize their land, the creative industry’s super corporations will not waiver in the advancement toward their bottom-lines.
Creators must work in the legal and monetary dynamics of the American free market to provide for themselves, also known as labor. Like the labor unions of the past, creators must form creator unions to reduce super corporation’s heavy influences because we will not have another Lincoln, FDR or LBJ and their congresses looking out for people.
I thought that this Ted talk was very interesting and I totally agree with Lessig. I thought it was very interesting how he made a lot of points about copyright and the limitation of creativity. I agree with Lessig when he states that creativity should be encouraged. I'm glad I was able to watch this video, I learned a lot and i feel inspired to be more creative!
After watching this Ted Talk and Lessig speaking on copy right issues, it seems clear that we still have ways to balance copyright rules and give credit when credit is due. It seems to be normalized these days that copy right is okay, but imagine creating a billion-dollar invention but someone steals your idea and all of its profits.
'Laws that choke creativity' was a great excerpt. There are points the speaker makes that I agree with. And few that I disagree with. He references broadcasting and how one company ASCAP was able to capitalize on intellectual property (IP) in the the digital space; specifically music. ASCAP didn't have any competitors until one company BMI would take on the company introducing access for 'underground music.' In business there are there pivotal points that change volatility. Access, price and quality. BMI introduced access for those who couldn't afford ASCAP. BMI introduce a change in price giving free digital media. And BMI introduced a change in quality of music, allowing Hip-Hop and underground music to millions of users. One of the speakers key points were 'make IP more freer' and a true creativity would be unleashed. And another, 'we cant make kids passive again, we can only make them pirates.' I choose to end on these to quotes for 2 different but important aligning reasons. The first being if digital creators and congress/private companies were to make IP more freer such as a recent California Rap artist LaRusell campaign 'pay what you want' then companies/artist might not see much of a price difference in net. So I agree with the speakers statement 'make IP more freer.' Lastly 'wee cant make kids passive again, we can only make them pirates.' During COVID many Americans including the youth would turn toward entrepreneurship of passive income. In fact more Americans by 60% turn toward entrepreneurship, leaving and quiet quitting jobs. So I disagree with the speakers statements. This TED Talk unleashed a great deal of information and insight to the future of free speech.
I enjoyed listening to this Ted Talk and agree with most of the points Lessing makes. Molding old ideas and work into modern ideas seems like a necessary step in furthering society, but the original creators should ALWAYS be credited. I do not think Copyright laws should vanish all together (there was a reason they were implemented in the first place), but inspiration can come in all forms.
Jarris Jones MW 11:00 AM The TED talk was very interesting, I feel it was very informative and provided a new perspective in which I haven't heard before. Copyright can be a slippery slope but I do agree that credit should be given to the person that made such product, the only problem I see with copyright from my POV is when someone is credited for their work.
Lessing made some good points in this TED talk. Creativity definitely should be encouraged and individuals should use their creativity as a form of expression. Lessing understands that times have changed and we have entered the digital age. Creators now have to adapt to changing times and know how to protect their work so credit can be given to them properly, but also let the new generation be inspired and use things like Creative Commons to be able to sample or use their works of art as a source of inspiration while giving credit. Things have changed a lot in regard to copyright, but no matter what the owners of the idea or art should always be given credit for their hard work and deserve protection for their intellectual property.
This TED talk was very interesting and provided great information. Times continue to change and following different changes is imperative in today's era. Also I believe copywrite is huge because credit should be given where it is due.
I agree with what Lessing had to say to an extent. I do agree that everyone should be encouraged to be creative as well as work off each other's ideas. But that's to an extent, Creators need to learn that they need to protect their work so they can get credit because they do desire that credit. But we will always see people taking old content and turning it into mashes or edits or just the content with a spin on it, which is cool to see because it keeps that content alive.
Teia Reese - Online Course I found Lawrence Lessig's Ted Talk more interesting than I anticipated it to be. My favorite part of the talk is when he talks about common sense. He says before the internet there was broadcasting which was a new battle of the businesses that will spread content. I enjoyed when he talked about the music industry because that is a category, I am very passionate about. The most significant thing about the internet is that Sousa revived. I enjoyed when he played snippets of the music industry through broadcasting. Also, in regard to copyright has become more relevant by creators.
I found this TED talk to be quite informative and interesting in the ways Lessig got his message across. Prior to watching this video I was unfamiliar with the societal vocal chord theory and was able to leave with a deeper understanding of music copyright. Although I feel that Lessig failed to acknowledge many of the positive effects new technology has had on music, I understood where he was coming from and agreed with many of his points.
Beth Bruch 3:30 I thought the Ted talk was good, we mentioned some very good points that are still very much relevant now and will continue to be relevant as long as people are around to create. Thinking about apps like TikTok, it’s easy to see how quickly content gets filtered through from creator to creator. The system we have now works for the time being, will most likely become obsolete as technology develops and we as a culture consume content faster and faster.
Larry Lessig made many points about user-generated content throughout his Ted talk and how the laws surrounding it need to change, and I agree entirely. In the past few weeks of this course, we have addressed these topics with normal copywriting law and the new Creative Commons law. User-generated content in today's time has left that gray area that Larry addressed using the airplanes over land owners analogy to describe how user-generated content is being monitored. Creators today have no room for a gray area because that only leaves room for a lawsuit. I'm a firm believer in laws adapting to the times that we are in because we must understand that societies are not governed the same as they used to be. So, acknowledging generational changes means that the laws we live under should adapt as well.
Sophie P. 11:30 a.m. I enjoyed this Ted Talk. What stood out to me the most was what Lessig had to say at the end about how kids creating content and remixing old content can’t not be stopped. I find that to be true today. Due in part to all the social media platforms we have, especially TikTok. I like how he observed and pointed out how our generation is different than the ones before us, we don’t just consume content we now create it ourselves. A huge part of this is because of the technology we have excess to.
Breanna E, Online What Lawrence Lessig had to say in his TED Talk was quite interesting. The information he shared about how a generation that doesn't necessarily believe in copyright, is relevant to what the world is somewhat like today. It's easy for many websites or even apps to get away with things related to copyright.
I agree with Lessig. Copyright has gotten worse in the last couple of years on Youtube and Twitch. With fears of losing money content creators are limited to showing content that isn't their own. This even includes clips of copyrighted content or music. You could be playing a video game and listening to copyrighted music and your channel can instantly be taken down due to the music. However, the content you are making alongside the music is far different than just showcasing the one copyrighted form. This is a problem in my opinion. Yes, if you want to sell something it should be protected but if you just want to use it for free use it should be provided.
I enjoyed this TedTalk, and its early 2000's feel. I agreed with several of the points that Lawrence Lessig made about children and creativity in a digital age. Truly, this is the first generation of humans to know this much technology and we have no idea how it will impact their development and growing minds. Our generation has grown up in an age of digital media where content is replicated and reproduced almost immediately after being produced! It's no surprise that we view copyright laws as suggestive. As a college studying something in the creative field, I felt thankful to learn about Lessig's involvement with creative commons.
I really enjoyed this TED talk, I found a lot of things he said very interesting. I also agreed with what Lessig said when he stated that creativity should be encourages, especially in young people. Creativity allows forms of innovation, new concepts, and is also how art is created. Technology is a huge part of this new age creativeness because it allows people to collaborate as well as share their art or ideas on a massive platform for endless encounters by others. With that being said, that also means that copyright is becoming more prevalent, that is why creative commons is an amazing new way to help protect creators work from copyright but also allow others to collaborate with them if wanted. Overall it is very important to be aware of copyright for many reasons while is is a huge part of the world, especially now with all the digital technology. This TED talk was very interesting and I did learn a lot from it as well.
I think that people should be able to use and be inspired by things that exist, and as long as they acknowledge that it is not entirely their own idea, it can be very beneficial for creatives everywhere. Copyright is important for people to feel respected for hard work they have done and I do believe it has a place in our society. I think when it is obvious that the person who uses a piece of media didn't create said media, like in a video clip or song, it should be considered more of a public domain. I think our generation should definitely acknowledge copyright, but with so many ideas and thoughts already being put out there through multiple vehicles, we are forced to use other ideas to formulate our own.
Tabby Keep 11am I really like his point about the generations being different. There is only so much a person can create out of nothing. After a while, you have to build. That's how science works. They take what they learn and progress further. Creativity can and should work the same way. I mean, memes are a whole copyright jungle. But now it is more understood that memes mean no harm. They are usually just expressions. When the rest of artistic creations can catch up with the copyright freedoms memes are allowed, there will be copyright peace.
I agree with everything Mr. Lessig said about the promotion of creativity being more important than previous law because technology is always evolving. Those with the tools to better business and culture should be allowed to do so without being labeled a trespasser or a thief. I liked how he compared three separate but equal stories that all hit on the same subject of law vs. creativity. Using technology to recreate things through your own imagination should be upheld as positive.
I really enjoyed listening to this Ted Talk. Especially after a hook such as saying that one day we may lose our vocal cords. That caught my attention and brought me in. Then once he began discussing Sousa's societal vocal chord theory I understood what he was trying to say however I think he may have glanced over what talented people who use technology to help with music do. With the copyright aspect I believe that it is not a fair playing field and it favors the consumer attempting to avoid the rule. However I do not have a clear solution for that issue, there needs to be some form of overwatch on it without impeding the rights of consumers.
I agree with most of what Lessig said in his TED Talk. I do think that copyright is becoming more and more stricter. Technology will continue to evolve and so will music. I think copyright is robbing artists of creativity by not allowing them to be inspired by previous works. I do think there is a line between copying the artists and simply being inspired by them, but copyright should consider and acknowledge when an artist is just being creative and gaining inspiration.
After watching the Ted talk I do agree with him and the points he made about the change of creativity and creative commons. He made a great point of shifting laws we have today to better fit the modern world. The example he gave was farmers getting mad at planes flying over their farms and when the farmers went to Congress to have the pilots ask for permission before flying over their land, Congress turned them down and said no. The reason for them saying no was because Congress changed the law regarding property rights to make it more modern, thus allowing planes to fly over land and not have to ask for permission from the land owners first. It would be extremely difficult to ask for permission to fly over everybody’s land when they flew. That example can be applied to the issue with creative work today, as younger people communicate and create ideas and messages with already pre-existing work. Stripping them with that creative ability is wrong and Congress has yet to "modernize" laws circling such issues. My belief is that if you borrow someone else's work or change and adapt it you have to give them credit in some way. This could be done by saying "credit goes to ____" or writing a note at the bottom of the video, drawing, or message and saying the same thing.
I agree Lessig and believe that the points he made were valid because new content being used with old content. This can not be stopped and is inevitable. Our generation has a tendency to do that and I believe it will always happen so there's no point in trying to stop that from happening.
I believe that Lessing is right in his statements because with technology constantly advancing, it is harder to maintain and control what happens on social media and other media sources. The way technology has advanced has made it harder to filter what is said on social media would make sense law would be the only way to give media restrictions and consequences. I also agreed with how he pointed out our generation and how our lives with social media are more present than other generations, different from how generations in the past dealt with media. Overall I enjoyed this Ted Talk and the most interesting part I enjoyed was about the chickens and how the follow the fly pattern of planes and run into barn walls.
This Ted Talk was very interesting, and I completely agreed with a lot of what Lessig said. Lessig made a lot of points about the limitations of creativity and how younger generations need to have more opportunities to create something new out of old works. Copyright is a very complicated issue and it’s impossible to solve with just a couple of new laws. Copyright and DMCA is really hurting our creative process, and I don’t think we should be as limited as we are.
I really enjoyed Lessig's presentation and how informative and entertaining it was. His example using the video of the different presidents perfectly explains how media can misconstrue information and falsify things viewers are susceptible to believing. Copywriting is a subject I still couldn't wrap my brain around especially as someone who creates content so this was really helpful.
This was a very interesting Ted Talk overall. I agree with Lessig that creativity is more limited than it should be. Copyright continues to be a complicated topic. It's difficult to understand in its entirety. In general, I think the ability to be creative will serve good. Furthermore, the examples given in this video are great because they're so unique. I think as an issue at large, the ideas covered are worth being reviewed and need to be updated or changed.
The TED talk was fascinating and very informative. I liked the examples provided. For example, one of the many exciting things he mentioned was that the most significant thing to recognize about the internet is that, thanks to the internet, tools of creativity have become tools of speech. I liked the videos he showed during the TED talk. The animated and edited music videos captured from television were very creative. Also, I thought the "Jesus Musical" was funny. In addition, he mentioned that the internet provides an opportunity to revive vocal cords.
I think I have seen this ted talk before in one of my classes in high school, But my favorite part of it is when he talks about our generation isnt t the same as generations In the past because the internet and creativity is a major part now in on our everyday lives compared to how it was for past generations.
I very much enjoyed this ted talk, especially because I now work for a radio station and plan to work in the music industry. The war between BMI and Ascap was very interesting and I did not realize how important BMI was. Many artists today owe a lot to BMI and are still fighting for access and freedom. I also thought it was very interesting what he said about recreating, as I have noticed this on TikTok with all the song remixes.
Matthew S. Online I agree with Lessing. In the world of music, almost all sounds used on YouTube and Twitch are eventually claimed by the Universal Music Group. A lot of my videos have been claimed despite not monetizing any content. Like Lessing, I think there should be a compromise. The music industry feeds off creativity, but it actively tries to extinguish it.
My favorite part of the TED talk was when the speaker mentioned that online remix's are using copyrighted things such as music but are using it to say the same words, but differently, and that our generation is using those remixes to speak and share the idea by using them as literacy. I agree with most of the points that he shared and learning about the music industry was really interesting because it sort of exposed it to me and how far they go to not let some random person with 12 subscribers on YouTube or something to not use their sounds and audio.
Kylee T - 11 AM I found this Ted Talk to be really entertaining, which isn't exactly relevant, but I enjoyed the fact that he used humor to engage the audience. I have mixed emotions on his point of view. Lessig sort of claims that everyone should allow their work to be freely used always. I feel like there is some novelty in that, but there should be some regulation or restriction to it. If every artist/creator allowed all of their work to be open access, there would be no sense of originality or something you can call your own. Artists should have the right to choose how they want their work distributed. I think consumers should give credit where credit is due, that is why I like the idea of creative commons. I also liked the examples he used to showcase the fact that law doesn't keep up with the digital age.
Lawrence Lessig’s Ted Talk kept my attention the whole way through. I particularly loved the way he gave examples. He seemed to build a foundation based on happenings in the past and used that to segway into how content is shared or used today. I liked how he considered both extremes considering copyright wrong and why a balance is necessary. Copyright has become an extensive issue but ultimately deterring people from collaborating due to copyright could stunt creativity. After listening to his Ted Talk, his involvement in building Creative Commons makes sense. I’m glad people are looking into ways to protect the originators and those who would want to use their work.
Katie Armstrong 11am This Ted talk was an interesting but enjoyable one for sure. Copyright is definitely a big issue and one that is increasing but thank goodness for creative commons to make this issue better. There is still a lot to learn about copyright with a fast and growing technology and we need to find a healthy balance and give credit where credit is due.
I loved this ted talk by Lawrence Lessig, some speeches are very monotone and bland but he kept it upbeat and kept my attention the entire time! My favorite thing is how he uses humor to keep the audience engaged.
On to important things, I liked how he talked about how protections and strategies go with music copyright and how not everyone can just post or stream anyone's music without permission first. Another thing that caught my attention was the war of BMI and Ascap, I never knew much about it or how big of a deal that was.
This TED talk was very interesting. The stories he discussed I’ve never heard of or really thought about before. I agree with his ideas about technology and how generations are changing with the use and evolution of technology. I thought it was interesting when he said their generation watches tv while our younger generation makes tv. I thought the videos he showed were interesting as well, the anime one kinda freaked me out. Overall, he is right in that people deserve the credit they’ve earned, and copyright is an important part of creation, especially content creation.
I thought the Ted Talk was pretty eye-opening. He made a lot of great point about what the future could look like if copyright laws are too lenient, or they're too strict. He emphasized that there needs to be a balance in the laws regarding copyright, and I definitely agree with that.
I think artists should always be credited if they had any influence on an artists work; however, I also don't think the examples used in the talk are in the wrong for using the songs they did because they were really popular songs and it would be easy to find out who the artist is. Copyright laws are important, but there should be a limit on how strict they can be so that others can create their own things using inspiration from others.
I think this was a very interesting TED Talk with a lot of good points. The copyright laws now a day are still pretty confusing the more and more short content creators are on TikTok makes it harder to really do a lawsuit because it's a free app. The future will be interesting and I think if they were to make more laws within different creative apps it might limit creativity in some aspects, but also the fact that so many people use other people's content nowadays shows already that creativity is lessening in having to reuses others things. I think there is also a lot of grey area when it comes to protecting online content just because there's so many different ways to sue a person how do you determine what's worth it and what's not?
I think that Lessing makes some interesting points about copyright in this TED Talk. Copyright laws are pretty strict around content creation and I understand why. Being able to create something that is fully yours should be protected so I think it is definitely important to protect creators. However on the same note I think that part of creation is seeing other ideas and using them to help create something new because content is so often recycled that I think it can sometimes make the copyright laws more complicated.
This Ted Talk was very interesting and taught me some things about copyright and music I did not know prior. It is essential to promote creativity among younger generations and they should be able to honor older music by making it their own. I do think it is a hard balance between letting a creator's art be used and copyrighted. I agree with his points to an extent, but creators should have options and should have the right to choose whether their content can be used freely.
First of all, I’d like to address the respect that I have for Lessig and his intuitive point of views. There is no doubt in my mind that creativity shared first and foremost always be encouraged. When it comes to Artists and their creations as being the creators; their knowledge of copyright is beneficial for them. I agree that Artist have every right to their individual work and what happens with it. I personally don’t think there should be any other allowance and what happens with their pieces of work if they have the correct copyright laws.
Michelle De Lellis 3:30 pm This TED talk was interesting because even though it was made in 2007 it is still extremely relevant to todays world as copyright because people are always taking other people's work and content and trying to make it their own. He made great points and his examples were very entertaining. It's important now more than ever with technology evolving that people have the rights to the content they make.
I agree with Lessig and liked his examples. We should have resources for creatives and shouldn’t limit them. Although, the line between creativity and copyright is sometimes hard to distinguish. I believe as long as the content doesn’t go against the company’s ethos then it should be legal.
I was unaware of BMI and how they created a space for people to use music without various restrictions. Society is constantly changing and this needs copyright laws to accommodate. I believe creatives should have some freedom without being limited. As Lessing says a good balance is needed, too much power for either side would make a negative space for companies and creatives alike.
I thoroughly enjoyed this ted talk because of the different points of view on copyright that i had never thought of. I like the way that he promoted putting creativity before all else. i believe that artists should have the right and ability to choose what happens with their content and how it is distributed.
I found this Ted Talk interesting. I agree with many of the points but wish he would have argued the other side of the music industry the nuance of Copyright is very interesting however and there might not be a right answer. Copyright is necessary and you should be able to own your design but there should be room for interpretation and understanding. New technology and media have had some good effects on the music industry, but I would be interested to see how music artists think about Copyright.
I agree with what Lessig said. Creatives deserve the right to choose what to do with their work but it's equally important that other creatives can use the work of others to enhance a message or make something new. I think having this balance between the two is important because one piece of work can be interpreted in many different ways. This TED Talk seems more relevant now than ever. For example, on Tik Tok people will take the audio of one video and include it in their own post, creating an extension of the video, a new message entirely, or even a trend. This creative freedom is something that I think everyone enjoys whether they are a part of it or not. The music industry is changing drastically because of Tik Tok as well. Someone will create a song, release a 15 second sound of it on Tik Tok, and then they are performing at a massive festival within the same year. With platforms like Tik Tok putting musicians on the map, creative freedoms are at an all time high but copyright still seems like a bit of a murky subject when it comes to record labels representing these artists.
I thought that this TED talk was very interesting and hit a lot of good points. I liked that it had went over different point of views about copy right and creative commons. People who create their own work should have a say in how that work is used, and if their work is used, give credit where credit is due. Overall, I think that this TED talk really gave a good explanation on what is important as far as having your creative work put in the right hands.
I found this TED talk really interesting. He made a lot of good points regarding copyright and the examples he provided were very good. What he is trying to say makes so much sense people should be able to have creativity to expand on something. But although people should be able to have creativity there should also be credit given to the original person that idea came from. Overall I think copyright is something that is a common everyday thing that many people participate in now without giving credit when it needs to be done.
The "Jesus Christ" I will survive video was funny which I enjoyed, but The rules and guidelines to copyright is still unclear in many aspects. I think having artist choose whether their work can be used freely or not upon release could be a good way in moving forward, but I think we should strive to push copyright terms early on in school, and make it clear to how it works.
Jordan Glenn 3:30 pm class I found this video very informative and I enjoyed the story like way he gave his presentation. He discussed the culture of music that is created when the people are given the option to make music with more moving room. Creativity should be put first and artists should be able to use copyright as they please and distribute it as they like.
This TED talk has some interesting points about copyright and why it is important. Creators deserve rights to their projects , but I think we need to create new rules to allow for people to be able to take inspiration from creations. That is why it is important for the youth to be educated on copyright because these rules affect the way that we can create. I agree with his point that the youth is looked down upon since we want change, but in reality the youth just want to make the process simpler.
I found this Ted Talk interesting a thought provoking. I like the stories that Lessig used to tie into his main point. I feel like there are fine lines with copyright laws. He is technically right that everything you do produces a copy by nature, but I am not completely sold on the idea that everyone should have the right to "remix" something and make it their own. If spend years creating something from scratch and that something is never before seen or heard of before, I think it is unfair for someone to take that something I made, make alterations to it and call it original. So, in that sense I think copyright laws are properly enforced, but I also believe they can be a little too strict. If someone is trying to share a creative work and not claim it as their own, then I don't think they should be copyrighted.
Ive always been a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due and this TED Talk highlighted that beautifully. I feel as though lately a lot of artists try to push the limits of stealing work without crediting the original artists and a majority of the time they get away with it with barely a slap on the wrist. I am all for collaboration and combine work to create something new but claiming an idea was yours all along is wrong.
overall this ted talk was very interesting. I definitely agree with him on Ugc creators and finding a balance between the sides. I understand we live in a more digital world so its important that we allow the young minds to remix content creations while keeping it positive. overall the ted talk was great informational wise.
I thought this TED talk was very interesting. He made great points and I definitely learned a lot about copyright because of this video. He made a great point about how being creative should always be encouraged. I agree with Lessig’s TED talk!
Sydney T. 3:30 MW This Ted Talk was very enjoyable. I agree with Lessig’s idea/ mention of how art relates with our growth and individual identities. It also taught me more about copyright and creative commons, as we’ve also covered it in class prior to watching the video. I like that he uses comparisons such as land being private property to further explain his point. I think that it’s important to have a checks and balances system on protecting the creators work when used by others, as it’s important to keep it fair. As we become more technologically advanced, I feel that it is important that everyone has this knowledge to protected creations and those who use it such as a remix.
Gunnar Windham. This ted talk was very intriguing, where Sousa's chord theory was discussed. It was especially interesting to me as music is a very large aspect of my life, I believe him to have made many valid points throughout the speech but one idea I agreed with the most. That was the idea of copyright becoming more popular, as people are known now a days for flagging others content intentionally even when they know it isnt copyright.
I think the video was very interesting especially talking about copyright, I think nowadays people will steal work and not really give credit, but people flat out steal stuff from other people. But I still think it's cool for collaborations, but this is different. People stealings others work is just flat out wrong.
Lessig's Ted Talk was very interesting to me. I had not given thought to copyright laws having an effect over time as society's creativity changes. While I do think that some creations that are in violation shouldn't be because they are too strict for this generation, I don't agree that we should let the public have free range over others work. In allowing them to do so it creates a compiled project of other works an not an original idea. While remixes are fun and entertaining, I think this would snowball over time and there would be no original ideas or real creativity happening.
This Ted Talk was very interesting, to say the least. I learned much more about copyright and agree that credit should always go where it is due. It was very important that he talked about the importance of youth being knowledgeable in copyright because we are the minds of the future, and it will affect our creations. I also 100% agree on the emphasis of creativity and pursing it.
Lawrence Lessig’s Ted Talk was very interesting and he made a lot of valid points. I believe creativity should be encouraged because how could art and great innovations in the world we know today could have been created. In the world today copyright has become a very big issue and is growing because of how easy it is. It is easy to keep using others content and pushing the limit for them to put up even more restrictions to the point where we can’t enjoy what the artist put out for us in the first place. Even though this video may seem old it is still relevant to copyright issues today.
Thomas S. (11a.m. class) I agree with Lessig. I was born in 1999 so I was pretty much built into meme culture or the remix era. Using a song and a video that doesn't have any inherit connection and making it into something new and refreshing is what I've seen all through out my life. I feel like a positive is, bringing forth and recycling old content so that it becomes an infinite loop of media. Although I believe it is easier to recreate something rather than making something completely original I do believe there is a way to there is a space for it. Copyright laws are very strict in nature and when a creative gets involved it becomes restricting to an artist. If an artist is restricted then I believe the amount of content we can enjoyingly consume will dwindle. Credit should be given both the original artist and the so called "Remixer". With BMI and platforms like ASCAP I think everything will work out as to whom should be credited the most.
I liked this TED talk and especially liked the stories within. It shows how ideas have changed over time. I agree that creativity today (even 15 years later) is constantly growing and evolving as technology advances. Just like Lessig said, this new digital technology is "how kids speak." Think of TikTok - the app inspires people to create new things and use eachothers ideas. I do not think that creativity should be restricted by difficult laws. Creativity and innovation is how older ideas have drastically changed - just like Sousa's vocal chord theory.
I thought that this TED talk was very interesting. I Think that he made some very valid points regarding copyright and I learned a lot that I didn't know before from this video. I agree that creativity should be encouraged but it has to have its limits. I also thought that when he said that youth should be very knowledgeable on this topic because they are our future was a very good point.
I thought this ted talk was extremely interesting, and informative regarding copyright. I can agree with what he's saying for the most part, and I liked the examples he used. I believe copyright is very useful and good when people follow it correctly, and it continues to have limitations. However I do disagree with the fact that he says our government is corrupt due to the fact that people continue to knowingly break the laws. I also believe that we should continue to evolve as technology grows, I think we will only just have to get more creative.
I found this TED Talk to be very enlightening. I found Souza's vocal cord theory to be very interesting. The culture we live in today is very read-only, as most of the content we see online is not created by ourselves. Just like the examples shown in the presentation, all of the videos were simply remixed content. It made me realize that a lot of the content I see on the Internet is not exactly original, and is simply "remixed", or copied to fit within trends. Some examples I see of this online are memes or Tik Tok videos. A lot of times, it is hard to find the original content or creator because the content is shared and remixed millions of times a day by millions of different users. In that case, it can be hard to enforce copyright. I do agree with Lessig in that this new generation finds it possible to leverage the rules of copyright. But just like Lessig said, BMI offers a balance that enables creators to share their content based on their choice. At the end of the day, I believe the artist and their choice is the most important value throughout all of this.
I found this TED talk very interesting and fun. I learned some things about copyright I didn't know before. I think artists should have creative freedom but a line has to be drawn or recognized when using something that isn't made by the artists themselves. I do agree that we should pursue creativity, but we shouldn't let everyone have free access to someone elses's work
What an interesting TedTalk. I definitely agree with all of Lessig's points. I've noticed a problem with platforms automatically taking down videos and streams because there is copyrighted content present. I've noticed it especially with Twitch. If streamers play any sort of copyrighted music, even if it's in a game, their stream will get taken down. If they receive three copyright strikes, the channel will be permanently banned. I think this is very extreme, because it is essentially taking away the person's income and way of living. I'm glad that Creative Commons was created. Not only has it made it easier for creators to use/remix, but it has also given the original creator an opportunity for their content to reach a new audience. I really like the idea of an artist choosing whether or not people can use their content for non-commercial use.
Tara Haynie (3:30) I liked the way the speaker framed the whole talk into a story. The intro, three different sections, and conclusion made for a well formatted speech. I easily followed along through these entangling subjects. I would say that I partly agree and partly don't agree. I agree that edits and remixes are a big part of our generation. I see edits on my social medias everyday. I don't think that editing is something that necessarily needs to be understood, rather I think it is something that should be appreciated. I hope that in the future there are not laws against making remixes or building off someone else's idea.
This Ted Talk was very interesting and informative to me because it had many valid points. I loved his examples because they were all very realistic. One of the examples I liked is when he talked about planes flying over other people's land. Other than that he made a lot of valid points about copyright and the limitation of creativity. I think that copy right has become more of an issue because often people think it's okay until they actually get caught in the act.
I find this topic and ted talk very intriguing because I have seen this firsthand many times. The main place I see this happen as someone who likes to watch videos is on Twitch. If a game song is playing in the background and the streamer is not being careful the stream will get taken down before a viewer or the streamer can even realize. It doesn't even have to be a song it could be a game sound or a specific emote that can get the stream canceled. I would agree though that if you are using someone's work credit should be given 100% of the time so I can see how that can be a problem for songs in the background and whatnot on twitch streams. Creative Commons is great for both parties as work gets recognized and it is easy to make it into what the new artist wants it to be.
This Ted talk was very interesting and the way Souza organized his presentation was fun. He captivated you with information in a simple but dramatic way. I agreed with most of the points he was giving. Creativity is so important in our society, especially with music. New sounds are always being created, however, sometimes those sounds can be easily taken away by someone else. This is where I liked his point on common sense because copyright could easily be all about common sense. In other words, an artist could have inspiration from a song but his common sense will create a new sound and not copy it.
While listening to this ted talk I found many things interesting including the thoughts brought up about creativity and the boundaries of copyright. I believe the United States is a consumer ran country and we thrive off of capitalism and consumers. At some point there is going to be very little room to be creative without somehow copying something someone else has done. I do believe the younger generations should have to ability to branch off of or improve the things others have already made.
This was a super interesting TED talk. Everything that he spoke about got my attention. I appreciated the encouragement to increase general creativity. We consistently see issues in the news about copyright, however creative commons has has really come along and help bridge the gap that previously exsisted. This was a very intriguing TEDtalk which forced me to think.
After watching this Ted Talk, I really felt enlightened on how creativity should be encouraged be it recreation of good old music or new ideas entirely. The youth is the future of human generations and the fact they have such easy access to creating content be it old or new is huge. More content overpowering the government the better in my opinion.
After watching this Ted Talk, I agree on some points that Lessig made. As technology continues to develop and more people are continuing to make more work, there are many limitations to people's creativity. Copyright laws are more strict and people can be pulled into a lawsuit for something so simple. Lessig encouraged creativity and I stand with him because I believe in inspiration.
I agree with this Ted Talk a lot. I think that with how rapidly technology has changed the law has not been able to keep up. Copyright severely limit creativity in an online presence. I think that copyright is something that is good and prevents people from stealing others work. Some instances like people remixing sounds on tik tok is something that I think is appropriate since the original song and artist are credited while the person who made the remix gets to express their talent. I think that everyone should be able to be creative within certain confines and their should be changes made to allow more creativity while also allowing people's work to be safe.
I thought this Ted Talk was very interesting and something that I agree with completely. I believe that creativity should be encourage, especially within young people. In our day and age the ability to be creative, whether it’s through dancing on tik-tok, or making music on sound cloud, or finding artistic inspiration on Pinterest, the internet has opened the possibilities of what we can do and experiment with at a faster and earlier rate than our parents. However, these same facts become complicated when intellectual property is considered. The Ted Talk hit it on the head when talking about both sides being wrong. Without a little give on both sides.. we as a society are hindering future generations with the limitations we put on creativity.
Lessig brings up some good points in this video. I liked how he mentioned the artist's choice and emphasized its importance. Yes, copyright laws are a good way to protect artists' work, but without flexibility in these laws, their harm begins to outweigh their usefulness.
I thought the TED Talk was interesting. Ultimately, I think an artist's copyright has to be protected because that is a tool that artists use to make sure they receive credit and compensation for the work they created. However, I like that Lessig emphasized creativity above all else and I think it would be ok for copyright laws to be relaxed slightly in order for creativity (in the form of interpolation, sampling, remixing, transformation, and especially parody or critique/commentary, to not be stifled.
Leah Due 11am class I found this TED talk to be extremely interesting as he stated that creativity should be encouraged. Although copyrighting does sometimes limit creativity I also believe that it is important for credit to be given where it belongs. Copyrighting should definitely evolve as time passes and artists should be able to have control over their pieces.
Sabrina C. 11a.m. From the examples and valid points that were made within this Ted Talk, it was a very interesting and informative video to watch. I would like to say that I completely agree with Lessing and his argument that creativity should always be encouraged - we should refrain from placing limits and rules on artists and their creative ideas and opinions. The idea and rules of copyright are valid and put into place for a reason, yet it is good to hold the ability to bounce off of others previous work that encourages new artists. It is the way individuals find their own voice and talent capabilities. New cultures, generations, and technology provides individuals with creativity that is unimaginable - that being said, the variety of opportunities is more of a reason why we should not have to "copy", but also why we should be able to play with the possibilities.
This TED Talk was an interesting read. Especially because I actually won some John Philip Sousa awards in high school. Lessig made some great points about copyright. I agree with him that there needs to be a balance between fair use and copyright. The laws are too strict in my opinion but I also understand that people want credit for their work. I mean I do. And because of this there needs to be a better balance and like Lessig said common sense around how our world works today.
Marlenne H. 11 a.m. The Ted talk was ver interesting, a lot of great examples and points were brought out. It’s crazy to think that creativity isn’t a factor that should be kept in mind, but he showed us otherwise. We should not be depending on technology as much as we do, therefore I love how he brought out all the key points. In addition, young adults need to be taught this because they are our future after all.
I enjoyed listening to this TED talk and hearing all his different examples and viewpoints on some vital issues that the media faces within society. The examples that resonated the most with me are the ones when he discusses music and the ability to allow artists full creative control and rights to their content. Music plays a major role in my life and I believe that artists deserve recognition and praise for producing things that have extreme meaning not only to them but to thousands of fans who can connect with them on a deeper level.
Copyright laws are always a very interesting territory to step into because having the ability to protect your work is obviously very important, but often time copyright laws tend to be a little more extreme than they need to be. The idea of copyright needs to continue to expand and broaden its horizon of restrictions and barriers placed on certain things while still protecting the integrity of the artist's work. We have a long way to go regarding being completely inclusive when discussing copyright issues.
Lessig made some very interesting points especially about the vocal cord theory. I do think copyright laws are a bit strict these days and agree with lessig to some degree, but its a double edge sword in my opinion. I want to advocate for the creation and remixing of original content but I want to also advocate for the protection of rights of original content created by private parties.
After watching Lawrence Lessig's TED Talk: "Laws that choke creativity" I would note that he had some very interesting points to make about copyright and about Sousa’s vocal cord theory. I can agree with Lessig’s opinions to some extent, but don’t agree with him completely. I thought the examples he used were unique and quite interesting such as the airplane one flying over people’s heads. In addition, I thought the part when Lessig was explaining remixing was quite entertaining.
I really enjoyed listening to this ted talk. I agree with Lessig, that creativity should be implemented more into people's lives, especially the younger generation. I really enjoyed to find out how much the Creative Commons over the years has improved with little to no help from the government. Overall, this video helped expand my knowledge throughout copyrighting, and it is an inspiring video for people wanting to be creative.
I agree with Lawrence that creativity is super important and is being infringed on and taken away from the masses. Something I found interesting was when he was talking about how the land we own was as far below and above the land as possible, and how the airplane disrupted that. I think that creativity needs to be sort of taught and given to the masses more so than current. The most important take away I got from this was this quote "the consumer is not a creator".
Jordan Grace S, 3:30 MW I think Lessig's idea is lovely in theory, but in reality, and certainly our 2022 reality, there's so much bureaucracy involved. As soon as "common sense" comes into an argument I know the idea is too good to be true. Sadly in the world of NFTs, digital currency, and the like, there's just too much at stake when it comes to online creative commons being more "open," and "free." I do believe we live in a more progressive online world than when this video first came out. Remixes are commonplace, hell I'd even say they're outdated, memes are everywhere, video duets are literally "copy & paste" edits of other's art and no one bats an eye. Problems begin to arise when money is made, folks want their fair share! Which is understandable, but how to we start to divvy things up when the "art," say a YouTube video features edited photos from one artist, music by one artist that was then remixed by another, sound effects by a small film company, video effects and fonts by an independent artist on Etsy, and on and on and on. What then? There are plenty of online creative commons websites with free music, videos, photos, etc, and everyone's in agreement that credit may or may not be given, and money will surely not be, because, hey it's free! I think Lessig's idea should've been flushed out when the Internet was still young...sadly I think we're so far gone on who owns what on the Internet/social media. To control anything online now is a headache just waiting to happen.
This TedTalk was super eye-opening and interesting because Larry Lessig made this in 2007 and these issues surrounding copyright and piracy are still current today and nothing has really changed. Especially with the increased creativity/content our generation puts out, I think it's important to note that creating and sharing content is never going to end and is only growing from here. Therefore, with this, there needs to be a better way to make this art profitable for everyone, especially for the artist but also finding a balance between these extremes and being able to play with art in a form of remixing. Still, always giving credit where credit is due.
I found this TED Talk very interesting. It’s important to understand the rules of copyright. Having platforms such as Creative Commons to allow all creators to still get their credit for their work. Also giving other artists some sort of inspiration and items to use for their own projects. It’s hard to find a balance between being able to use something to try to make it their own. I agree with Lessig and that there should be a way for creative people to recreate new material or ideas based on others without breaking copyright laws.
Sheridan Davis 11am MW This Ted Talk was very interesting to me because i think nowadays everything is easily copywrited. Platforms that allow for fair use of content is very essential especially in todays society where everyone is is sensitive of their rights to what they have produced. Some people will go to the lengths of sueing others for using certain content and now having the proper citations or fair use so having the platforms that aid in these types of situations is needed.
I loved the videos showed in the TedTalk where people took clips and put a song over it. It shows that everything can be interpreted in a different way. I also agree with everything he said. I especially agree with what he said at the end about copyright growing and changing through artists choice. They need to embrace the idea that their work be made more freely.
I had a great time watching this Ted Talk and listening to all of his wise observations, the bulk of which were absolutely correct. I definitely believe that copyright is becoming more tense as authors start to push the limits more. Since doing so might be harmful and inhibit the formation of new viewpoints, it can be challenging to strike a balance between being allowed to use something and try to make it one's own and being confined to where there are so many limits. While it's great to use something and build a new version of it, giving credit where credit is due is equally vital, therefore it's best to strike a balance between the two.
The internet promotes artistic freedom through the idea that creative processes ought to be done for their own sake. This allows for a sort of free market for creativity, where things are made for the right reasons and, due to the internet's collective nature, can be enjoyed by people all over the world. This video brought up a lot of reasonable issues, in regard to copyright, that restricts artists in their creative strivings. The line between fair use and copyright in today’s day and age is far too blurred in my opinion. On youtube, for example, it is not unusual for a video that clearly exists in compliance with fair use to be taken down automatically on the basis of copyright infringement. This is a big problem that puts shackles on creative processes and discourages art/music recreation. Although the speaker in this video would probably regard my opinion as extreme, I hold the position that copyright laws should not be applied to art as long as this aforementioned blurred line exists as such. Creativity, as it pertains to art/music/etc, is something that should not be shackled by law. Creative individuals are able to see the world in a new way, and it is these individuals that will continue to transform our world for the better.
This ted talk was fascinating. The concept of 'read-write' and 'read only' was a great way to explain how we create and obtain content. Especially when Sousa's theory and this ted talk being from 2007. It explains today's world perfectly with everyone being able to produce content at their fingertips.
With copyright it's such a blurry line, everyone deserves credit. The originals and the ones inspired by them. Everyone should be encouraged to be creative and collaborate!
I thought the TED Talk was very interesting and agreed with some points. I feel too often that copy right is happening more these days, which is unfortunate because creators put so much time into their work and for them not to receive that credit is unfair.
AVERY D I found the video quite intriguing. I agree that copyright is becoming increasingly common. It's fascinating to see creators share their work with the world via technology and social media, only to be overlooked. I believe that adopting Creative Commons is an excellent strategy to help safeguard creators' art and work from copyright infringement. Copyright is really essential, and I learnt a lot from this Ted Talk.
Ive always believed that giving credit where credit was due was the morally right action to take, so I would have to say I agreed with a lot of what the video had to put out. Being on social media and using it in my every day life I have seen all the content and inventions social media influencers use their platform to put out there and I think that Creative Commons is a way those influencers can protect their product.
As someone who has always had an interest in music, even the logistical side, I found this Ted Talk to be super intriguing. I thought his approach to the topic of creativity was rather interesting. Overall, I do agree with some of his thoughts and opinions. His example of losing vocal cords caught my attention and definitely put things into perspective. I thought the remixes that were shown very super cool and engaging. Technology has come a long way, and it's amazing that we've evolved to this level, especially where music is concerned. It's especially amazing knowing that any average person has access to the knowledge of how to make content like this, compared to years ago when only people in the industry could.
I honestly don't think copyright is taken seriously enough in most cases. Creators are constantly being ripped off and lawsuits are always arising but the issues continue to persist. If consumers were more invested in the intellectual property of their favorite creators and artists, maybe it would be taken more seriously. We often discredit the hours and hours of hard work and dedication that it takes for creatives to produce the work they do. Obviously, as with all aspects of life, we need more balance to fully help the system work effectively.
Larry Lessig to me is saying any ways for people to express themselves and be creative is positive. Even when it comes to the digital age with being creative still but using some part or aspects of already created content. He believes you are still creating something and being creative which I agree. I think when using someone’s copyrighted content should be credited, however that should be the only requirement.
I found this Ted Talk really interesting. It allowed me to see copyright law in a whole new light. While for the most part I agree with Lessig, I worry about original creators not getting proper recognition or monetary compensation for their original works if the copyright laws are loosened too much. For example Olivia Rodrigo song “Good for you” has almost the exam same beat as paramore’s misery business. Thankfully Olivia is paying paramore royalty fees but I wonder if the copyright laws were loosened if she would even be required to give credit where credit is due. While I think building upon others original work is a good idea, it shouldn’t be allowed to where no credit needs to be given to the original artist. I just think we need to find a good balance.
I found Lessing's presentation to be entertaining. This TEDTalk reminded me of one of our discussion posts on copyright. I mostly agreed with his last two points regarding economic potential and the idea that competition can reach a balance. Artists choosing that their work be made more freely could benefit so many people - artists, students, teachers, and many more. I think it would be really cool if some creators decided to let their work be used for 'amateur use", as Lessing put it, but off limits for commercial use.
I think it is crucial to know what the main copyright laws are, it can become a blurry line to know when we can or cannot use something. I think the video brought up a good point about creativity crashing with copyright. Sometimes some art gets inspiration from other artists and they are aware of such, sometimes they don't give credit, etc… Creativity is very important but i think it depends on the case, if someone straight up copies someone else’s work there should be something done about it. Creativity is 100% important but in a way it is hard to keep everything copyrighted. NFTs for example, till this day i do not understand the point of them but some people buy so many of them.
I found this Lawerence Lessig Ted Talk to be especially interesting regarding his points on copyright laws and the limitation of creativity- specifically the mentioning of singers that lose their vocal chords. Copyright is a significant issue in our cultures and creative commons is a great start in the journey to improve our systems. I completely agree with his ideas that copyright has permitted us to build on top of one another’s works as creative beings.
I agree wholeheartedly with Lessig's message and his rationale behind it. The pitfalls of the government are extremely clear in regard to copyright law and IP use. I think creative commons provided a huge step in the right direction, although having any kind of firm regulations over copyright law and IP, in either direction, is sure to dissatisy a large number of creators. I would hope society as a whole will gravitate toward creativity over ownership, although, in a capitalist nation whose businesses thrive on the ownership of ideas, nothing is certain. As Lessig said toward the end of his speech, we (and the government) are normalizing the illegal use of content and ideas in favor of creativity. The creative use of ideas will never cease to happen, but a shift in law can allow this use to finally be encouraged.
I like that the video gave both the negative and positive impacts of technology on creativity. The idea of creativity should always be protected that Is with respect to the original author, there is integrity in credit not only that but copyright laws exist. As you spread and distribute and recreate there needs to be a line, it should not derive so much from the original that it loses its essence. On the other hand, technology has allowed the world to create so much, we are advancing and evolving. There needs to be a more strict regulation on how we allow media and law to express the rights of our work. There needs to be a conversation on how to improve this system, to keep the essence of content, to recognize the importance of technology but understand there needs to be a line.
I agree with Lessig that there should be a way for creative people to recreate new material and ideas based on others without fear of breaking copyright law. If an artist does not want to share their work for free, they have that right, but I think allowing artists to let the public use their work to be creative is a great idea. With the generation on TikTok, I notice a lot of sampling, song smashes and remixes, I am not sure if they had permission to sample but it's such a cool and fun idea to fuse songs to create a new one. Songs become trends and many people want to follow them and join them. I think it is about cohesion instead of trying to take it over.
I thought the Ted talk was pretty interesting and I learned some different outlooks on copyright itself. The main think I take out of this is that copyright has become even more and more strict with it's policies and that really hurts the creative world in a negative way. I get why it is becoming more needed, but creatives work super hard and sometimes people get copyrighted for a terrible reason.
Cameron Darling (3:30pm) - I found this video very interesting and enlightening. I loved the comparison of copyright laws in the modern age to airplanes as trespassers on peoples properties. I also completely agree with his statements on how laws haven’t caught up to these problems of modern technology yet and it will require a modern solution like that of BMI in the broadcasting of music. I also disagree a little bit on how he said that the internet will bring us out of a read only culture and back into a read write one. In my experience with all of the good things the internet brings it brings just as much bad. People are reading content online and believing everything they see as fact and it is causing some pretty bad real world consequences. I do believe he has the right idea on balance of free use and copy right and has good views on how to begin the process of making creative use of content more accessible to everyone.
I agree with what Lessing is saying. He is shining light on how creativity is a positive impact. I believe its is important to give credit out when credit is needed. Copyright ensures that you are not going out and using someone else's work and claiming it's your own. It's important because it protects artist.
Koleman Hardin 11am I found that Lessig's Ted Talk was very interesting. The examples that he gave made me think a lot and were very good at helping you understand what he was trying to say. I think that there is so much that people don't understand out copyright and and the way we are creative. My favorite one was how the two chicken farmers were mad about the air planes flying over head because they thought that they owned the land all the way below it and all the way above it. I agree with the claims that he is talking about and that we should all be open minded on the tasks that we have in the future. I also love how he gave options to resolve this issue and did not try to persuade the audience to believe in one certain way.
Lessing's video was something I really enjoyed watching! I agree with his opinions about copyright. I feel like the copyright laws have become so strict within the past few years. I understand why to an extent. The internet has grow exponentially to something completely different than what it was when it first came out. There are so many different outputs and ways of media that it's hard to accommodate every single issue when it comes to giving an artist credit where credit is due. I think that Lessing was on the right page with the idea of how the old is being brought back to the new so they can put their creative touch on it. There has to be a happy medium that makes everyone happy!
Jerry Walker 11 am class This Ted talk was interesting by Lawrence Lessig, and enjoyed the example of the trespassing over territories while flying over. I agree that there should be a way for others to use content and remake it in a fun and new look which it was creativity should be all about. I loved how he tied it back to the trespassing over people land in the plane as it does not make much common sense how strict the copyright laws are.So yes I totally feel that creativity is being limited by intense laws and who knows what effects that will have on the future of creatives.
Lizbeth R. (3:30) As a former band student, I really appreciated the musical aspect of Lawrence Lessig's TED Talk. I agree with his point of allowing more people to be creative by using others' work, as long as it is not pirated or used to earn any monetary gain. I liked the slight mention of creative commons because it truly is a nice balance between the two extremes. Technology has improved so much since the release of this video, and it is constantly evolving so we'll just have to stay up to date with the revisions done on copyright laws in the future.
I agree with Lessig in that copyright laws should be much more lax so creative people can continue to pursue and expand their art forms without fear from the law. I think, however, that there is a grey area because I can see how much more wealthy and powerful creatives can take advantage of looser copyright laws and could use to that to exploit smaller creators with those looser lawful loopholes. It's a complicated subject that doesn't necessarily have a right or wrong answer. All in all, it was a very engaging video and he made many fair points.
Erendida A- Online: This TedTalk was a very interesting take on copyright and I enjoyed seeing how the speaker was able to explain it in a way that made it simple to understand how laws should be made differently because it’s different times. We have access to so much, and we should be able to put our touch on things.
I agree with what Lessing is saying. This is unsurprisingly but unfortunately uncommon thinking, but I think it is important to be able to freely express your creative thoughts without having to worry about taking someone else's work and breaking the law, but it is too hard nowadays to find any good material that isn't copyrighted. We need to find a way to be able to use someone else's without their permission when it is not accessible, and I don't know if creative commons is the solution to this.
I do agree with that he said because there are many creative people in this world that have to restrain what they want to create because of the laws. I loved how he started his speech. I wasn't sure where he was going, but he made it all make sense and gave a little background on the country and the laws surrounding content.
Abbye S. 11 am This TED talk was very engaging. The analogies the speaker used really made me think about copyright law and it’s future in a different light. It’s very interesting to consider how the Internet has and will affect copyright law. However, it is also important to take into consideration originality and it’s value. There is a very fine line between theft and creative reimagining.
I loved how informative this TED talk was. It is so important to understand the importance of giving proper credit. Like the speaker said, understanding the rules of copyright is very important, especially for the people in my generation.
After watching Lessig and I was quite frankly in an agreement with his position on copyright. I did not too much about copyright and its entity until I watched Lessig's Ted Talk. It is very important for creators to know the importance of copyrighting because they can get into legal trouble. Lessig mentions the BMI record label, which I am familiar. I like his point of view on parody because nowadays platforms such as Tik Tok and Instagram uses this copyright technique.
I agree with Lessing. He's absolutely right about how people are still going to do it anyways even if there's a law making it punishable. We should be more accepting to knowing your work is going to be repurposed/used. Many people sees something and is either inspired or brings new meaning behind it. Positively or Negatively. A good example of it positively is Andy Warhol and the Campbell soup can. It's very renowned art work. A negative example is the use of marvel's the punisher symbol. Many people see it as a racist far right symbol, when it was originally conceived as a logo for a vigilante character.
But the thing is that using other people's work is a form of free speech. Hence copyright continues to be irrelevant/a tool used for brand control.
I really enjoyed watching this Ted Talk by Larry Lessing, he opened up many ideas for me about creativity. Creativity is one of the best jobs and hobbies, yet also kind of dangerous. It's hard to be able to make something without others thinking it's not original or it could be used against you without permission. He made really good points, the one that stood out to me was at the end he explained that this new generation, technology, and expression is the new wave. We need to get used to this new norm and embrace it.
I enjoyed visually watching and listening to this TedTalk. I appreciate and agree with Lessig with some of his valid points. The analogy of airplanes over land, "common sense" with Justice Douglas input on the new technology of airplanes. It's amazing how remixing can tell a complete different narrative that the original intent, the truth. I know our creative initiatives are going to continue to grow and based on the facts and necessities of copyrights and trademarks with ideas, and technology rapid continuous growth, we definitely need to find a balance.
Lessig's TED Talk reminded me of how much I enjoy watching TED Talks regarding topics I'm interested in. Hearing knowledgable people speak on topics they're so obviously passionate about in so engaging.
It was relieving to hear someone speak on the amateur culture of digital media not derogatorily, like so many do ("everybody has something to say, huh?"), but in the way of people producing content for the love of what they're doing, not for the money. This, I think, is the core belief behind people violating copyright laws. It's not born out of some malicious digital intent, for the most part, but of the love of what they're doing, and the urge to create things they love.
169 comments:
Jessica Youssefi - Media Law and Ethics- Online
This was an interesting Ted Talk. He had many unique and valid points, and I loved how he cemented the base of this talk in Sousa's societal vocal chord theory. There were many valid points, but I think felt like there was also a missed opportunity of appreciation for the things that technology has brought to music.
The creation of BMI of course was instrumental in creating a shared space for music, and of course creativity has had an option to expand throughout the years, even among copyright and trademark laws.
It is still up to debate how wide we want to open the gap in regard to sharing things through digital technology, and where to draw the line between creative expression and copyright.
This Ted Talk was super intriguing, especially because I'm very interested in all sides of music - including the publishing and copyright part of it. The way he approached the topic of creativity in general. I would say that I overall do agree with some of the things he said in general. I thought he would lose me a bit at the beginning whenever he asked if we would one day lose our vocal chords - seems very unrealistic. However, his explanation throughout made me start to think, "Wow, that may happen."
The remixes shown were really entertaining. It is really cool t think that at one point, the average person was not able to create digital content like this not too long ago since it was mostly used in Hollywood.
I do think that copyright in general has become more extreme from the creator's side, and that people to attempt to ignore it as much as they can on the consumer side. When it comes to this, we tend to try and push the limit as much as we can and use the content we want to use and try to continue doing that until we get caught - which is when we'll backtrack. I don't think that we should change too much about it - creatives deserve to get any benefits they can from what they create. However, I think too much restriction to the point where people can't use something they really enjoy for something isn't the best idea either. There really does need to be a nice balance.
Ella S. - Online class
In Lawrence Lessig's Ted Talk, he discussed Sousa's vocal cord theory. This talk was an interesting perspective since I would say that music is a big part of my life. Either way, I think he made some pretty valid points throughout his talk on the music industry.
I do believe that copyright is becoming more common every day. It is almost as if people want to keep doing it until they get caught. Creators should be receiving all the credit for these songs. After all, they put their heart and soul into them. The least these consumers can do is give credit where credit is due.
Taryn Beeman 3:30pm
This Ted Talk was super interesting and I loved listening to the examples, especially the one about the airplanes flying over peoples land. But overall I think we have so much more to learn about copyright and other technologies. Like Maya said, we need to find a healthy balance so we can give credit where it's due.
Gustavo Flores 11 a.m.
I really found this TED talk interesting. He made a lot of valid points regarding copyright and the limitation of creativity. We connected in a way when he mentioned artist could lose their vocal cords as an analogy. I kind of mentioned something similar in one of the discussion boards. The money hungry aspect to everything will bring creativity to its demise. So much will be lost due to the struggle of using simple elements such as music. Very interesting information from this video, still relevant to this day.
Kayla Welch 3:30
I totally agree with Lessig in that creativity should be encouraged, especially in young people. That is how great innovations and art is made. I loved the analogy about the planes in the airspace and recycled online media. I am really impressed by him for helping to create creative commons, and I am not surprised at all that the government did nothing to help this issue. They truly are many years behind the times. Regardless, I'm really glad I watched the video and learned about this stuff. It's inspiring me to get creative!
Lillie Ray Online class
I really enjoyed listening to this TED talk. The examples that were provided were interesting. The Ted talk led me to think of ways to be more creative. Copyright has become a big issue in our world today and creative commons was a great invention to make things better. I really liked what Ella said, consumers need to give credit where credit is due.
I really liked the examples that he used because they really show how law and ideologies surrounding it change over time. This is even more true in the digital age where the law struggles to keep up with how rapidly communications have changed even in the last 5-10 years. I am all for artists exercising control of their IP by allowing some creative commons use. I think this evolution is healthy for the creative culture of our society overall. Creativity is collaborative so anything to keep it that way is a win in my book.
I enjoyed this TED talk video and thought it was very informative. Along with the examples Lessig shared, I also started thinking about the type of content we see on TikTok, which majority of the music I hear on there are remixes. I think Lessig made some valid points and I believe the system should be able to evolve along with digital technology to protect creative work.
Martha A. - Online Media Law & Ethic
I agree with Lessig and his beliefs for numerous reasons. Lessig elaborates on the benefits of technology for our generation and reveals its significance in relation to our growth and creative identity. Our generation rejects copyright culture and attempts to make creative art more attainable and expressive without restrictions from past generations/policies. Technology has made our experience vastly different from the generations before us which I am completely thankful for. With technology, we are more closely connected to one another, news outlets, social media content, and other entities which in hindsight can boost our awareness of the world on many levels (jobs/amber alerts/etc). Lessig claims that creativity has become a tool for speech in our generation. I definitely think this is true because we have evolved into a tech-dependent society which has proved to be beneficial for us. Personally, I can say that I like to express myself while communicating through the use of GIFS and/or other content in text messages or on social media. At times, I believe that this content can be more accurate in relation to what I am saying versus using basic language which is utterly boring.
I agree with Lessig because he understands the differences between our culture and the generations before us. He claims that a balance must be established between both sides to move forward confidently. He believes that artists must allow their work to be available more freely and that businesses must be more open/prone to embrace these type of opportunities in order to establish a neutral boundary in which both parties can benefit from. I applaud Lessig and his broad understanding of creativity because I can tell he understands the importance of both arguments. By viewing context from this angle, a person can truly find a solution that is beneficial to all which I believe is the best way to go from here. His knowledge of past restrictions reveals how our economy usually progresses by breaking boundaries. I strongly support his notions and believe we all should be as open-minded as possible (like Lessig) when addressing future tasks.
Chris R- Online class
I really enjoyed this TED talk and felt that Lessig made some amazing points. The way that he compared current copyright policies to the idea of planes trespassing on land that they fly over really put things into perspective for me and made it much easier to comprehend. I also enjoyed that he brought up that we are no longer just watching or listening, we are creating and that creativity should not be stifled by the restraints that copyright currently has set in place. Lessig made a good point when he said that our generation is not the same as the generations before. We grew up with the internet and watched it evolve into the major role in our lives that it is today. I will always be on the side of creativity and freedom of expression and it is for that reason and all of the reasons mentioned above that I agree with Lessig.
Maya Loving
3:30pm Class
Watching this TED talk was extremely intriguing and informative. I feel like I learned a lot from it and it taught me more about copyright. I feel like Lessig made a lot of good points throughout the video like how being creative should always be encouraged. I feel like it is always a good idea for artists to be able to have control over the things that they create.
3:30-4:50 CLASS
I think the most beneficial act that can be done when it comes to copyright is finding a nice middle that does not put original creators at a disadvantage nor making it impossible for the consumer to then create something as well. I really liked the way this speaker talked about the topic, especially when he said “In its place, we’d have the opposite of rewrite culture, we’d have read only culture, culture where creativity was consumed but the consumer was not a creator,” and talking about celebrating “amateur culture” for people who “love what they are doing, not the money.” I think this part especially helped me to understand how sad it would be if rules and regulations were so strict that this could not occur.
Miranda Prescott
11:00 a.m.
I found Lessing's TED talk very interesting. It is crucial to be well knoledged about copyright. I agreed with Lessing, he made a lot of good points and I learned a lot from watching his TED talk. For instance, he mentioned how, "an artist's choice is the key to a new technology having an opportunity to be open for business and we need to build artists' choices if these new technologies are to have that opportunity".
Payton Christophersen
11:00 am
I thought the TED talk was very informative regarding copyright. I think using things like Creative Commons and other platforms to keep creators credited and users safe is the best middle ground for copyright and to avoid breaking copyright laws. New technologies are bringing ways to keep check and balances on creators and users.
I thought that Lessig's presentation had some valuable perspectives and provided good examples (ones that I had not heard before). Lessig seemed to be arguing largely for fostering creativity and incorporating common sense into the copyright/trademark/trespass laws. I do believe that these laws are significant, especially to the digital community. It's really easy to go online and find loopholes, and I don't think that's fair to the content creators/artists. There are ways to be creative while being unique and using content that isn't considered under copyright/trademark law. Overall, creativity is important, and there is a lot more to discover about technology to help foster it. Lessig makes good points about how creativity can easily be stifled with these laws in place but also maintained the sense/need for common sense when it comes to other people's work.
One thing that stood out to me was how he mentioned creative commons because more people need to know about it. The government is very strict and closed minded so I can see where they did nothing to benefit creative commons. After watching and analyzing this video, I believe that I agree totally with Lessig. People should be able to let their creativity run free without having to worry about anything. I really appreciated how he gave options and did not just try to say there was one right way but there are multiple ways to build and excel from this. As long as digital technology continues to evolve, I think that creative collaboration rights should as well.
The video was really interesting to me. I would agree that copyright is definitely becoming more prevalent. It is interesting seeing creatives show their art to the world through technology and social media and sometimes not get credit for it. I think that using Creative Commons is a great way to help protect creator's art and work from copyright. It is really important to be aware of copyright and I learned a lot from this Ted Talk.
Lauren R. 3:30pm
I found this TedTalk very interesting. His description of copyright and the limitations of creativity. For instance, he talks about how the land was our first real idea about private property. With it came trespass laws making the land truly belong to the owner. When we developed into the art world and mass media world. There are many impurities for things to be taken and turned into something new. For instance, he showcases a tune originally from the 1930s but then the modern world has turned it around to become an edit in anime. I agree with his idea that copyright has allowed us as creative beings to build upon each other's creations.
Taylor Bowling - online class
This Ted Talk really opened my eyes to a different perspective on copyright. I agree with Lessig that copyright rules and regulations should use common sense and find middle ground. I think it is important for creatives to be able to build upon other work. People should be able to be creative and use parts of other work without fearing or worrying about copyright rules.
Anna M. 3:30 Class
I agree with Lessig in that copyright is good and useful only if people follow it and I agree that more artists should let people use their work for non commercial purposes. I disagree with him that the government is only corrupt because people today think breaking laws is normal. Its corrupt because people are greedy. I also disagree that the government is "too passive." Is it even possible for the government to protect everything people put on the internet?
Lessig does a good job elaborating on the technology benefits of this generation of young creatives. He mentioned that he’s noticed kids being creative and re-mixing things on TV with music. Regarding copyright, he says copyright has not yet revolted and that this generation rejects it. I have noticed that this generation often ignores copyright in order to create things. Everyday I see kids upload so many different kinds of re-mixes on Tik Tok and YouTube. I agree with him that we should continue to evolve within the digital age and encourage creative work. The digital age holds so much opportunity for success in this generation than ever before. Many people are making careers in the digital world. He understands that this generation is not like any before.
I can say with confidence that I agree with what Lessig is saying, as this current era of digital content and creativity is a great step forward to keeping the songs of old circling back for new generations to put their own unique spin on. He sees the potential that this generation holds in revitalizing the read-write culture that was so beloved back then. One of my favorite quotes from this video is when Lessig addresses remixing as being "...a literacy for this generation. It is how our kids speak."
kambri wilson 3:30 pm class
Lessig idea that creatvity should be rewarded and praised within young people is a topic that I really agree with and can always get behind. As technology advances and we start to see our youth becoming more creative with how they get things done, its important to continue to nurse these things because our youth will run the world one day and be the voices everyone needs. Digital media is only getting bigger and bigger as time goes on and I don't see social media or anything when it comes to digitalization slowly down in todays society.
Celeste Parler 3:30 pm
I was pleasantly surprised how Lessig was able to predict how important user-generated content is to current Internet culture. Online videos and memes created by everyday people have become a basis of Gen-Z culture on and off-line. I appreciated Lessig's metaphors and allusions that demonstrated how the evolution of copyright law was necessary throughout America's history. He made copyright law and the need for access to copywritten material for the sake of the next generation seem very simple and straightforward. I agree with Lessig that creativity ought to be prioritized and copyright law must be updated for new technologies and new forms of expression, especially among young people.
I really enjoyed watching this Ted Talk and getting to listen to all his speaking points which were very interesting, and most were very valid. I do believe that copyright is becoming more tense in a way that the limit is starting to be pushed more by creators. It is hard to try and find a balance between being able to use something and try to make it their own and being restricted to where there are so may limits because it can be harmful and no new takes on things will be formed. A nice balance between things is best because although yes, it's good to use something and produce a new version of it is great, giving credit where credit is due is also good.
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I really enjoyed watching this Ted Talk and getting to listen to all his speaking points which were very interesting, and most were very valid. I do believe that copyright is becoming more tense in a way that the limit is starting to be pushed more by creators. It is hard to try and find a balance between being able to use something and try to make it their own and being restricted to where there are so may limits because it can be harmful and no new takes on things will be formed. A nice balance between things is best because although yes, it's good to use something and produce a new version of it is great, giving credit where credit is due is also good.
I agree with Lessig in that there should be a way for young creative people to recreate new material or ideas based on others without fear of breaking copyright law. Obviously, if an artist or innovator does not want to share their work for free they have that right but I think allowing artists to let the public use their work to be creative such as music videos, remixes is a good idea. Especially with the younger generation on tiktok, I notice a lot of sampling, song smashes and remixes, I'm not sure if they had permission to sample but it's such a cool and fun idea to fuse songs together to create a new one. CC is a good idea.
In my opinion, Lessig’s logic is flawed. Copyright laws do not “choke creativity”, but instead inspires it. If it is easy to take another’s original ideas/work/content and manipulate it, what motivation does one have to produce their own original ideas and creations. By Lessig’s suggestion, creating an ebb and flow to copyright laws, as he suggests, would promote theft and unintended uses of original works. Creators need to have these automatic copyright protections in place to preserve their creative rights and control over their work. I also have a problem with Lessig promoting the idea that this new technological wave of manipulated creative work is done exclusively by “kids”. This is simply not true. If anything, because of the nature of technology and the necessary skills needed to use such editing technology, these manipulated works are done by people with more experience… leading me to believe we cannot be simply talking about “kids”. But, for the sake of argument, if “kids” are allowed to freely use another’s original work and manipulate it, again, how does this promote creativity? The examples shown by Lessig are just visual and audio overlays. This hardly requires much thought or effort. True creativity comes from one’s ability to formulate an original idea or concept and bring it from a thought form into something tangible. This TedTalk has motivated me even more to stand by existing copyright laws in the interest, and protection, of all original creators.
Sara R. - Online
I do not think I agree with Larry Lessig. I disagree with the idea that creators should choose to make their work available more freely. I say this because then everyone would copy each other. I do respect the concept and think that there are advantages to it, but overall, I don't support his thinking. Everyone would copy each other but with a small tweak. I feel as though original creators would be overseen and neglected for the art/work they come up with. Also, things like songs would start to sound the same with similar beats. The ecology of "free content" seems like it would create deeper copyright laws. It is almost a loophole for people to copy, rather than build off each other's ideas. I wish everyone could see it as a good thing, but let's face it...the world is full of scammers. I also don't support his statement about the more free competing with the less free work...I feel like nobody would be open to sharing their work anymore.
Nicole W - Online
I agree to an extent, He speaks on machines as being an end all of creativity but if anything aren’t machines it’s a product of that creativity. Technology is machine but it’s also man made, so while I understand the poetic complaint that Lessig is making, it is presumptuous to argue for one form of artistic expression by invalidating another IE, Technology.
I also disagree that copyright laws should be loosed to allow in more free usage, as it could potentially discredit the original artist by allowing people to create similar to nearly identical works due to it being public domain.
Raul Rivas Hermosillo 11am
Despite what he says, I think machines are not the end point of creativity. Instead, they are products of it. The technology we use today was made by machines, but it was also created by humans. Therefore, the poetic complaint made by Lessig seems presumptuous since one form of artistic expression is invalidated by another. I also disagree that copyright laws should be loosed to allow more free usage. This could potentially discredit the original artist by allowing people to create similar to nearly identical works due to them being public domain. However, it should be updated to reflect modern standards. The last update to the copyright act occurred in 1976.
Cecilia B. 11am
I think Lessig's ted talk was very interesting and informative, it gave me a different perspective on the topic of copyright. For the most part I agree with what he was saying, and I think the examples he used were intriguing such as the planes flying over land and farms. I think copyright can be a slippery slope but, I believe credit should be given where its due. On the other hand, I believe that there needs to be a happy medium. Copyright was created for a reason although, I feel that if music can't be shared, inspired, and enjoyed due to copyright, it defeats the purpose of creating music to begin with.
Riley T. 11 a.m. class
I agree with everything he said. I feel like the younger generations always get hate, or judged about how we do things differently. As if we should be ridiculed for how we do things differently and how much we modernize the world around us. Technology and the world today is so much different, and that's not our fault. But, I can see how copyright and taking things from other creators can be an issue because at the end of the day, it's not ours.
Rebecca Cade 11a.m.
I agree with Lessig, the younger generation needs the opportunity to turn something old into something new. Creating art out of original work creates an opportunity for innovation while also using providing reflection on the past. Copyright hinders our creative process, we are much more limited in how we can express ourselves.
Victoria Garcia MC 4301 M/W 3:30
In the Ted Talk vocal cord theory and copyright laws are discussed. Creators should always be credited for their creative works. Learning about copyright laws is very interesting for a journalism student and important. I agree that creativity should be encouraged in young people. I agree that consumers need to give credit where credit is due.
Guillermo Jaimes Arroyo MC 4301 M/W 11:00AM
I agree with Lawrence Lessig, I don't only agree with him but I also see him as a pioneer. In my opinion the man was ahead of his time, he mentioned "remix" which basically broke down to parody's and mashups of original videos that were uploaded by another source or media. He touched on the point that this type of video(s), as long as they are not used for commercial purposes, should be public domain. Leessig also mentioned that many times things just come down to "common sense" implying that us as a society have a mutual understanding for the most part of what wrong from right is. Finally I would like to mention that Lessig was very open minded, even though he is an older man and was brought up with a very different childhood. Lessig knew that this generation would be very different from his, many of the points Lessig made make me think of the social media app TikTok and about social media in general.
Austin maybrier 3:00 media law
The Ted talk was very insightful and thought provoking. I don’t think this is anything new in the modern era but seeing how far behind our laws are compared to our technology is scary. Copyright is a complicated issue I can’t just be solved by one new law will take years to catch up to this modern time. YouTube claims and things such as will be years behind what should be excepted. There’s no fast way for our technology and our laws to get on the same page. DMCA feels almost criminal sometimes but I’m glad there are some outlets for creatives to express themselves. I like how are you created the problems of copyright to the trespassing issue of commercial air flights. To me this almost feels like a one-to-one replication of the digital world to real life. DMCA and copyright is just trespassing on creative material.
Joseph Castro
1100 Class
Lessig demonstrates the contemporary issues of copyright. They are restrictive and put a halt to advancements. His planes flying over houses comparison makes it clear that the system we have is not working and that we are still in an age of prohibition, drawing attention to the absurdity everyone must put up with.
However, like most TED talks, his solutions are meant for a reality of ideals. It would be ideal to have a government that works for the advancement of its citizens and an economic system that doesn’t try to extract the maximum amount of wealth out of people and transfer it to a few people who know how to work the legal and tax codes. We do not live in the ideal reality.
He does acknowledge our political shenanigans, but his halfway solutions fail to recognize that the market is overloaded with super corporations that will gatekeep IPs until they are forced to let it go. Like the super corporations that enslaved people and took advantage of the murdering of indigenous peoples by the U.S. government to take and utilize their land, the creative industry’s super corporations will not waiver in the advancement toward their bottom-lines.
Creators must work in the legal and monetary dynamics of the American free market to provide for themselves, also known as labor. Like the labor unions of the past, creators must form creator unions to reduce super corporation’s heavy influences because we will not have another Lincoln, FDR or LBJ and their congresses looking out for people.
Kylie McEachern
11:00 class
I thought that this Ted talk was very interesting and I totally agree with Lessig. I thought it was very interesting how he made a lot of points about copyright and the limitation of creativity. I agree with Lessig when he states that creativity should be encouraged. I'm glad I was able to watch this video, I learned a lot and i feel inspired to be more creative!
Paulo Barrios
11:00 A.M
After watching this Ted Talk and Lessig speaking on copy right issues, it seems clear that we still have ways to balance copyright rules and give credit when credit is due. It seems to be normalized these days that copy right is okay, but imagine creating a billion-dollar invention but someone steals your idea and all of its profits.
John Wingo - 11a.
'Laws that choke creativity' was a great excerpt. There are points the speaker makes that I agree with. And few that I disagree with. He references broadcasting and how one company ASCAP was able to capitalize on intellectual property (IP) in the the digital space; specifically music. ASCAP didn't have any competitors until one company BMI would take on the company introducing access for 'underground music.'
In business there are there pivotal points that change volatility. Access, price and quality. BMI introduced access for those who couldn't afford ASCAP. BMI introduce a change in price giving free digital media. And BMI introduced a change in quality of music, allowing Hip-Hop and underground music to millions of users.
One of the speakers key points were 'make IP more freer' and a true creativity would be unleashed. And another, 'we cant make kids passive again, we can only make them pirates.' I choose to end on these to quotes for 2 different but important aligning reasons. The first being if digital creators and congress/private companies were to make IP more freer such as a recent California Rap artist LaRusell campaign 'pay what you want' then companies/artist might not see much of a price difference in net. So I agree with the speakers statement 'make IP more freer.' Lastly 'wee cant make kids passive again, we can only make them pirates.' During COVID many Americans including the youth would turn toward entrepreneurship of passive income. In fact more Americans by 60% turn toward entrepreneurship, leaving and quiet quitting jobs. So I disagree with the speakers statements.
This TED Talk unleashed a great deal of information and insight to the future of free speech.
Emilee Kownacki
Online
I enjoyed listening to this Ted Talk and agree with most of the points Lessing makes. Molding old ideas and work into modern ideas seems like a necessary step in furthering society, but the original creators should ALWAYS be credited. I do not think Copyright laws should vanish all together (there was a reason they were implemented in the first place), but inspiration can come in all forms.
Jarris Jones MW 11:00 AM
The TED talk was very interesting, I feel it was very informative and provided a new perspective in which I haven't heard before. Copyright can be a slippery slope but I do agree that credit should be given to the person that made such product, the only problem I see with copyright from my POV is when someone is credited for their work.
Lessing made some good points in this TED talk. Creativity definitely should be encouraged and individuals should use their creativity as a form of expression. Lessing understands that times have changed and we have entered the digital age. Creators now have to adapt to changing times and know how to protect their work so credit can be given to them properly, but also let the new generation be inspired and use things like Creative Commons to be able to sample or use their works of art as a source of inspiration while giving credit. Things have changed a lot in regard to copyright, but no matter what the owners of the idea or art should always be given credit for their hard work and deserve protection for their intellectual property.
Hannah Bude 11:00 a.m.
This TED talk was very interesting and provided great information. Times continue to change and following different changes is imperative in today's era. Also I believe copywrite is huge because credit should be given where it is due.
I agree with what Lessing had to say to an extent. I do agree that everyone should be encouraged to be creative as well as work off each other's ideas. But that's to an extent, Creators need to learn that they need to protect their work so they can get credit because they do desire that credit. But we will always see people taking old content and turning it into mashes or edits or just the content with a spin on it, which is cool to see because it keeps that content alive.
Teia Reese - Online Course
I found Lawrence Lessig's Ted Talk more interesting than I anticipated it to be. My favorite part of the talk is when he talks about common sense. He says before the internet there was broadcasting which was a new battle of the businesses that will spread content. I enjoyed when he talked about the music industry because that is a category, I am very passionate about. The most significant thing about the internet is that Sousa revived. I enjoyed when he played snippets of the music industry through broadcasting. Also, in regard to copyright has become more relevant by creators.
I found this TED talk to be quite informative and interesting in the ways Lessig got his message across. Prior to watching this video I was unfamiliar with the societal vocal chord theory and was able to leave with a deeper understanding of music copyright. Although I feel that Lessig failed to acknowledge many of the positive effects new technology has had on music, I understood where he was coming from and agreed with many of his points.
Beth Bruch 3:30
I thought the Ted talk was good, we mentioned some very good points that are still very much relevant now and will continue to be relevant as long as people are around to create. Thinking about apps like TikTok, it’s easy to see how quickly content gets filtered through from creator to creator. The system we have now works for the time being, will most likely become obsolete as technology develops and we as a culture consume content faster and faster.
Larry Lessig made many points about user-generated content throughout his Ted talk and how the laws surrounding it need to change, and I agree entirely. In the past few weeks of this course, we have addressed these topics with normal copywriting law and the new Creative Commons law. User-generated content in today's time has left that gray area that Larry addressed using the airplanes over land owners analogy to describe how user-generated content is being monitored. Creators today have no room for a gray area because that only leaves room for a lawsuit. I'm a firm believer in laws adapting to the times that we are in because we must understand that societies are not governed the same as they used to be. So, acknowledging generational changes means that the laws we live under should adapt as well.
Sophie P. 11:30 a.m.
I enjoyed this Ted Talk. What stood out to me the most was what Lessig had to say at the end about how kids creating content and remixing old content can’t not be stopped. I find that to be true today. Due in part to all the social media platforms we have, especially TikTok. I like how he observed and pointed out how our generation is different than the ones before us, we don’t just consume content we now create it ourselves. A huge part of this is because of the technology we have excess to.
Breanna E, Online
What Lawrence Lessig had to say in his TED Talk was quite interesting. The information he shared about how a generation that doesn't necessarily believe in copyright, is relevant to what the world is somewhat like today. It's easy for many websites or even apps to get away with things related to copyright.
Levi Long, Online
I agree with Lessig. Copyright has gotten worse in the last couple of years on Youtube and Twitch. With fears of losing money content creators are limited to showing content that isn't their own. This even includes clips of copyrighted content or music. You could be playing a video game and listening to copyrighted music and your channel can instantly be taken down due to the music. However, the content you are making alongside the music is far different than just showcasing the one copyrighted form. This is a problem in my opinion. Yes, if you want to sell something it should be protected but if you just want to use it for free use it should be provided.
Dakota Davis
11am
I enjoyed this TedTalk, and its early 2000's feel. I agreed with several of the points that Lawrence Lessig made about children and creativity in a digital age. Truly, this is the first generation of humans to know this much technology and we have no idea how it will impact their development and growing minds. Our generation has grown up in an age of digital media where content is replicated and reproduced almost immediately after being produced! It's no surprise that we view copyright laws as suggestive. As a college studying something in the creative field, I felt thankful to learn about Lessig's involvement with creative commons.
I really enjoyed this TED talk, I found a lot of things he said very interesting. I also agreed with what Lessig said when he stated that creativity should be encourages, especially in young people. Creativity allows forms of innovation, new concepts, and is also how art is created. Technology is a huge part of this new age creativeness because it allows people to collaborate as well as share their art or ideas on a massive platform for endless encounters by others. With that being said, that also means that copyright is becoming more prevalent, that is why creative commons is an amazing new way to help protect creators work from copyright but also allow others to collaborate with them if wanted. Overall it is very important to be aware of copyright for many reasons while is is a huge part of the world, especially now with all the digital technology. This TED talk was very interesting and I did learn a lot from it as well.
I think that people should be able to use and be inspired by things that exist, and as long as they acknowledge that it is not entirely their own idea, it can be very beneficial for creatives everywhere. Copyright is important for people to feel respected for hard work they have done and I do believe it has a place in our society. I think when it is obvious that the person who uses a piece of media didn't create said media, like in a video clip or song, it should be considered more of a public domain. I think our generation should definitely acknowledge copyright, but with so many ideas and thoughts already being put out there through multiple vehicles, we are forced to use other ideas to formulate our own.
Tabby Keep 11am
I really like his point about the generations being different. There is only so much a person can create out of nothing. After a while, you have to build. That's how science works. They take what they learn and progress further. Creativity can and should work the same way. I mean, memes are a whole copyright jungle. But now it is more understood that memes mean no harm. They are usually just expressions. When the rest of artistic creations can catch up with the copyright freedoms memes are allowed, there will be copyright peace.
Aaron Hand - Media Law and Ethics - 11 am class
I agree with everything Mr. Lessig said about the promotion of creativity being more important than previous law because technology is always evolving. Those with the tools to better business and culture should be allowed to do so without being labeled a trespasser or a thief. I liked how he compared three separate but equal stories that all hit on the same subject of law vs. creativity. Using technology to recreate things through your own imagination should be upheld as positive.
Ric, D 3:30
I really enjoyed listening to this Ted Talk. Especially after a hook such as saying that one day we may lose our vocal cords. That caught my attention and brought me in. Then once he began discussing Sousa's societal vocal chord theory I understood what he was trying to say however I think he may have glanced over what talented people who use technology to help with music do. With the copyright aspect I believe that it is not a fair playing field and it favors the consumer attempting to avoid the rule. However I do not have a clear solution for that issue, there needs to be some form of overwatch on it without impeding the rights of consumers.
I agree with most of what Lessig said in his TED Talk. I do think that copyright is becoming more and more stricter. Technology will continue to evolve and so will music. I think copyright is robbing artists of creativity by not allowing them to be inspired by previous works. I do think there is a line between copying the artists and simply being inspired by them, but copyright should consider and acknowledge when an artist is just being creative and gaining inspiration.
Logan Koteras, Online class
After watching the Ted talk I do agree with him and the points he made about the change of creativity and creative commons. He made a great point of shifting laws we have today to better fit the modern world. The example he gave was farmers getting mad at planes flying over their farms and when the farmers went to Congress to have the pilots ask for permission before flying over their land, Congress turned them down and said no. The reason for them saying no was because Congress changed the law regarding property rights to make it more modern, thus allowing planes to fly over land and not have to ask for permission from the land owners first. It would be extremely difficult to ask for permission to fly over everybody’s land when they flew. That example can be applied to the issue with creative work today, as younger people communicate and create ideas and messages with already pre-existing work. Stripping them with that creative ability is wrong and Congress has yet to "modernize" laws circling such issues. My belief is that if you borrow someone else's work or change and adapt it you have to give them credit in some way. This could be done by saying "credit goes to ____" or writing a note at the bottom of the video, drawing, or message and saying the same thing.
I agree Lessig and believe that the points he made were valid because new content being used with old content. This can not be stopped and is inevitable. Our generation has a tendency to do that and I believe it will always happen so there's no point in trying to stop that from happening.
I believe that Lessing is right in his statements because with technology constantly advancing, it is harder to maintain and control what happens on social media and other media sources. The way technology has advanced has made it harder to filter what is said on social media would make sense law would be the only way to give media restrictions and consequences. I also agreed with how he pointed out our generation and how our lives with social media are more present than other generations, different from how generations in the past dealt with media. Overall I enjoyed this Ted Talk and the most interesting part I enjoyed was about the chickens and how the follow the fly pattern of planes and run into barn walls.
Cory Dworaczyk, 3:30
This Ted Talk was very interesting, and I completely agreed with a lot of what Lessig said. Lessig made a lot of points about the limitations of creativity and how younger generations need to have more opportunities to create something new out of old works. Copyright is a very complicated issue and it’s impossible to solve with just a couple of new laws. Copyright and DMCA is really hurting our creative process, and I don’t think we should be as limited as we are.
Armani S. Online Class
I really enjoyed Lessig's presentation and how informative and entertaining it was. His example using the video of the different presidents perfectly explains how media can misconstrue information and falsify things viewers are susceptible to believing. Copywriting is a subject I still couldn't wrap my brain around especially as someone who creates content so this was really helpful.
Michael Walden, Online Class
This was a very interesting Ted Talk overall. I agree with Lessig that creativity is more limited than it should be. Copyright continues to be a complicated topic. It's difficult to understand in its entirety. In general, I think the ability to be creative will serve good. Furthermore, the examples given in this video are great because they're so unique. I think as an issue at large, the ideas covered are worth being reviewed and need to be updated or changed.
Cittlaly E- Online class
The TED talk was fascinating and very informative. I liked the examples provided. For example, one of the many exciting things he mentioned was that the most significant thing to recognize about the internet is that, thanks to the internet, tools of creativity have become tools of speech. I liked the videos he showed during the TED talk. The animated and edited music videos captured from television were very creative. Also, I thought the "Jesus Musical" was funny. In addition, he mentioned that the internet provides an opportunity to revive vocal cords.
Tyler Emanuel 3:30
I think I have seen this ted talk before in one of my classes in high school, But my favorite part of it is when he talks about our generation isnt t the same as generations In the past because the internet and creativity is a major part now in on our everyday lives compared to how it was for past generations.
Bandera Barter
Media Law 3:30
I very much enjoyed this ted talk, especially because I now work for a radio station and plan to work in the music industry. The war between BMI and Ascap was very interesting and I did not realize how important BMI was. Many artists today owe a lot to BMI and are still fighting for access and freedom. I also thought it was very interesting what he said about recreating, as I have noticed this on TikTok with all the song remixes.
Matthew S. Online
I agree with Lessing. In the world of music, almost all sounds used on YouTube and Twitch are eventually claimed by the Universal Music Group. A lot of my videos have been claimed despite not monetizing any content. Like Lessing, I think there should be a compromise. The music industry feeds off creativity, but it actively tries to extinguish it.
Jack Gerrard 11am
My favorite part of the TED talk was when the speaker mentioned that online remix's are using copyrighted things such as music but are using it to say the same words, but differently, and that our generation is using those remixes to speak and share the idea by using them as literacy. I agree with most of the points that he shared and learning about the music industry was really interesting because it sort of exposed it to me and how far they go to not let some random person with 12 subscribers on YouTube or something to not use their sounds and audio.
Kylee T - 11 AM
I found this Ted Talk to be really entertaining, which isn't exactly relevant, but I enjoyed the fact that he used humor to engage the audience.
I have mixed emotions on his point of view. Lessig sort of claims that everyone should allow their work to be freely used always. I feel like there is some novelty in that, but there should be some regulation or restriction to it. If every artist/creator allowed all of their work to be open access, there would be no sense of originality or something you can call your own. Artists should have the right to choose how they want their work distributed. I think consumers should give credit where credit is due, that is why I like the idea of creative commons.
I also liked the examples he used to showcase the fact that law doesn't keep up with the digital age.
Lawrence Lessig’s Ted Talk kept my attention the whole way through. I particularly loved the way he gave examples. He seemed to build a foundation based on happenings in the past and used that to segway into how content is shared or used today. I liked how he considered both extremes considering copyright wrong and why a balance is necessary. Copyright has become an extensive issue but ultimately deterring people from collaborating due to copyright could stunt creativity. After listening to his Ted Talk, his involvement in building Creative Commons makes sense. I’m glad people are looking into ways to protect the originators and those who would want to use their work.
Katie Armstrong 11am
This Ted talk was an interesting but enjoyable one for sure. Copyright is definitely a big issue and one that is increasing but thank goodness for creative commons to make this issue better. There is still a lot to learn about copyright with a fast and growing technology and we need to find a healthy balance and give credit where credit is due.
Christian Martinez 11 AM
I loved this ted talk by Lawrence Lessig, some speeches are very monotone and bland but he kept it upbeat and kept my attention the entire time! My favorite thing is how he uses humor to keep the audience engaged.
On to important things, I liked how he talked about how protections and strategies go with music copyright and how not everyone can just post or stream anyone's music without permission first. Another thing that caught my attention was the war of BMI and Ascap, I never knew much about it or how big of a deal that was.
This TED talk was very interesting. The stories he discussed I’ve never heard of or really thought about before. I agree with his ideas about technology and how generations are changing with the use and evolution of technology. I thought it was interesting when he said their generation watches tv while our younger generation makes tv. I thought the videos he showed were interesting as well, the anime one kinda freaked me out. Overall, he is right in that people deserve the credit they’ve earned, and copyright is an important part of creation, especially content creation.
Ashton K. Online class
I thought the Ted Talk was pretty eye-opening. He made a lot of great point about what the future could look like if copyright laws are too lenient, or they're too strict. He emphasized that there needs to be a balance in the laws regarding copyright, and I definitely agree with that.
I think artists should always be credited if they had any influence on an artists work; however, I also don't think the examples used in the talk are in the wrong for using the songs they did because they were really popular songs and it would be easy to find out who the artist is. Copyright laws are important, but there should be a limit on how strict they can be so that others can create their own things using inspiration from others.
Claire Rybicki
I think this was a very interesting TED Talk with a lot of good points. The copyright laws now a day are still pretty confusing the more and more short content creators are on TikTok makes it harder to really do a lawsuit because it's a free app. The future will be interesting and I think if they were to make more laws within different creative apps it might limit creativity in some aspects, but also the fact that so many people use other people's content nowadays shows already that creativity is lessening in having to reuses others things. I think there is also a lot of grey area when it comes to protecting online content just because there's so many different ways to sue a person how do you determine what's worth it and what's not?
I think that Lessing makes some interesting points about copyright in this TED Talk. Copyright laws are pretty strict around content creation and I understand why. Being able to create something that is fully yours should be protected so I think it is definitely important to protect creators. However on the same note I think that part of creation is seeing other ideas and using them to help create something new because content is so often recycled that I think it can sometimes make the copyright laws more complicated.
This Ted Talk was very interesting and taught me some things about copyright and music I did not know prior. It is essential to promote creativity among younger generations and they should be able to honor older music by making it their own. I do think it is a hard balance between letting a creator's art be used and copyrighted. I agree with his points to an extent, but creators should have options and should have the right to choose whether their content can be used freely.
First of all, I’d like to address the respect that I have for Lessig and his intuitive point of views. There is no doubt in my mind that creativity shared first and foremost always be encouraged. When it comes to Artists and their creations as being the creators; their knowledge of copyright is beneficial for them. I agree that Artist have every right to their individual work and what happens with it. I personally don’t think there should be any other allowance and what happens with their pieces of work if they have the correct copyright laws.
Michelle De Lellis 3:30 pm
This TED talk was interesting because even though it was made in 2007 it is still extremely relevant to todays world as copyright because people are always taking other people's work and content and trying to make it their own. He made great points and his examples were very entertaining. It's important now more than ever with technology evolving that people have the rights to the content they make.
Dillon Van Zandt 11am
I agree with Lessig and liked his examples. We should have resources for creatives and shouldn’t limit them. Although, the line between creativity and copyright is sometimes hard to distinguish. I believe as long as the content doesn’t go against the company’s ethos then it should be legal.
I was unaware of BMI and how they created a space for people to use music without various restrictions. Society is constantly changing and this needs copyright laws to accommodate. I believe
creatives should have some freedom without being limited. As Lessing says a good balance is needed, too much power for either side would make a negative space for companies and creatives alike.
Sofia Gualy 3:30 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed this ted talk because of the different points of view on copyright that i had never thought of. I like the way that he promoted putting creativity before all else. i believe that artists should have the right and ability to choose what happens with their content and how it is distributed.
Arthur Fairchild
3:30
I found this Ted Talk interesting. I agree with many of the points but wish he would have argued the other side of the music industry the nuance of Copyright is very interesting however and there might not be a right answer. Copyright is necessary and you should be able to own your design but there should be room for interpretation and understanding. New technology and media have had some good effects on the music industry, but I would be interested to see how music artists think about Copyright.
Jared Payne
3:30 pm
I agree with what Lessig said. Creatives deserve the right to choose what to do with their work but it's equally important that other creatives can use the work of others to enhance a message or make something new. I think having this balance between the two is important because one piece of work can be interpreted in many different ways. This TED Talk seems more relevant now than ever. For example, on Tik Tok people will take the audio of one video and include it in their own post, creating an extension of the video, a new message entirely, or even a trend. This creative freedom is something that I think everyone enjoys whether they are a part of it or not. The music industry is changing drastically because of Tik Tok as well. Someone will create a song, release a 15 second sound of it on Tik Tok, and then they are performing at a massive festival within the same year. With platforms like Tik Tok putting musicians on the map, creative freedoms are at an all time high but copyright still seems like a bit of a murky subject when it comes to record labels representing these artists.
I thought that this TED talk was very interesting and hit a lot of good points. I liked that it had went over different point of views about copy right and creative commons. People who create their own work should have a say in how that work is used, and if their work is used, give credit where credit is due. Overall, I think that this TED talk really gave a good explanation on what is important as far as having your creative work put in the right hands.
Lilia C. 11am
I found this TED talk really interesting. He made a lot of good points regarding copyright and the examples he provided were very good. What he is trying to say makes so much sense people should be able to have creativity to expand on something. But although people should be able to have creativity there should also be credit given to the original person that idea came from. Overall I think copyright is something that is a common everyday thing that many people participate in now without giving credit when it needs to be done.
Ray Y 11AM class
The "Jesus Christ" I will survive video was funny which I enjoyed, but The rules and guidelines to copyright is still unclear in many aspects. I think having artist choose whether their work can be used freely or not upon release could be a good way in moving forward, but I think we should strive to push copyright terms early on in school, and make it clear to how it works.
Jordan Glenn 3:30 pm class
I found this video very informative and I enjoyed the story like way he gave his presentation. He discussed the culture of music that is created when the people are given the option to make music with more moving room. Creativity should be put first and artists should be able to use copyright as they please and distribute it as they like.
This TED talk has some interesting points about copyright and why it is important. Creators deserve rights to their projects , but I think we need to create new rules to allow for people to be able to take inspiration from creations. That is why it is important for the youth to be educated on copyright because these rules affect the way that we can create. I agree with his point that the youth is looked down upon since we want change, but in reality the youth just want to make the process simpler.
Reuben O. MW 3:30pm
I found this Ted Talk interesting a thought provoking. I like the stories that Lessig used to tie into his main point. I feel like there are fine lines with copyright laws. He is technically right that everything you do produces a copy by nature, but I am not completely sold on the idea that everyone should have the right to "remix" something and make it their own. If spend years creating something from scratch and that something is never before seen or heard of before, I think it is unfair for someone to take that something I made, make alterations to it and call it original. So, in that sense I think copyright laws are properly enforced, but I also believe they can be a little too strict. If someone is trying to share a creative work and not claim it as their own, then I don't think they should be copyrighted.
Arya Manasco Online.
Ive always been a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due and this TED Talk highlighted that beautifully. I feel as though lately a lot of artists try to push the limits of stealing work without crediting the original artists and a majority of the time they get away with it with barely a slap on the wrist. I am all for collaboration and combine work to create something new but claiming an idea was yours all along is wrong.
William Daniels online class
overall this ted talk was very interesting. I definitely agree with him on Ugc creators and finding a balance between the sides. I understand we live in a more digital world so its important that we allow the young minds to remix content creations while keeping it positive. overall the ted talk was great informational wise.
Lauren Pena (3:30)
I thought this TED talk was very interesting. He made great points and I definitely learned a lot about copyright because of this video. He made a great point about how being creative should always be encouraged. I agree with Lessig’s TED talk!
Sydney T. 3:30 MW
This Ted Talk was very enjoyable. I agree with Lessig’s idea/ mention of how art relates with our growth and individual identities. It also taught me more about copyright and creative commons, as we’ve also covered it in class prior to watching the video. I like that he uses comparisons such as land being private property to further explain his point. I think that it’s important to have a checks and balances system on protecting the creators work when used by others, as it’s important to keep it fair. As we become more technologically advanced, I feel that it is important that everyone has this knowledge to protected creations and those who use it such as a remix.
Gunnar Windham.
This ted talk was very intriguing, where Sousa's chord theory was discussed. It was especially interesting to me as music is a very large aspect of my life, I believe him to have made many valid points throughout the speech but one idea I agreed with the most. That was the idea of copyright becoming more popular, as people are known now a days for flagging others content intentionally even when they know it isnt copyright.
Jacob Farhat 11 AM class
I think the video was very interesting especially talking about copyright, I think nowadays people will steal work and not really give credit, but people flat out steal stuff from other people. But I still think it's cool for collaborations, but this is different. People stealings others work is just flat out wrong.
Macayla McCann - Online course
Lessig's Ted Talk was very interesting to me. I had not given thought to copyright laws having an effect over time as society's creativity changes. While I do think that some creations that are in violation shouldn't be because they are too strict for this generation, I don't agree that we should let the public have free range over others work. In allowing them to do so it creates a compiled project of other works an not an original idea. While remixes are fun and entertaining, I think this would snowball over time and there would be no original ideas or real creativity happening.
Sarah Silguero - 11a.m.
This Ted Talk was very interesting, to say the least. I learned much more about copyright and agree that credit should always go where it is due. It was very important that he talked about the importance of youth being knowledgeable in copyright because we are the minds of the future, and it will affect our creations. I also 100% agree on the emphasis of creativity and pursing it.
Noah E. 3:30pm
Lawrence Lessig’s Ted Talk was very interesting and he made a lot of valid points. I believe creativity should be encouraged because how could art and great innovations in the world we know today could have been created. In the world today copyright has become a very big issue and is growing because of how easy it is. It is easy to keep using others content and pushing the limit for them to put up even more restrictions to the point where we can’t enjoy what the artist put out for us in the first place. Even though this video may seem old it is still relevant to copyright issues today.
Thomas S. (11a.m. class) I agree with Lessig. I was born in 1999 so I was pretty much built into meme culture or the remix era. Using a song and a video that doesn't have any inherit connection and making it into something new and refreshing is what I've seen all through out my life. I feel like a positive is, bringing forth and recycling old content so that it becomes an infinite loop of media. Although I believe it is easier to recreate something rather than making something completely original I do believe there is a way to there is a space for it. Copyright laws are very strict in nature and when a creative gets involved it becomes restricting to an artist. If an artist is restricted then I believe the amount of content we can enjoyingly consume will dwindle. Credit should be given both the original artist and the so called "Remixer". With BMI and platforms like ASCAP I think everything will work out as to whom should be credited the most.
Summer R. (Online Class)
I liked this TED talk and especially liked the stories within. It shows how ideas have changed over time. I agree that creativity today (even 15 years later) is constantly growing and evolving as technology advances. Just like Lessig said, this new digital technology is "how kids speak." Think of TikTok - the app inspires people to create new things and use eachothers ideas. I do not think that creativity should be restricted by difficult laws. Creativity and innovation is how older ideas have drastically changed - just like Sousa's vocal chord theory.
I thought that this TED talk was very interesting. I Think that he made some very valid points regarding copyright and I learned a lot that I didn't know before from this video. I agree that creativity should be encouraged but it has to have its limits. I also thought that when he said that youth should be very knowledgeable on this topic because they are our future was a very good point.
I thought this ted talk was extremely interesting, and informative regarding copyright. I can agree with what he's saying for the most part, and I liked the examples he used. I believe copyright is very useful and good when people follow it correctly, and it continues to have limitations. However I do disagree with the fact that he says our government is corrupt due to the fact that people continue to knowingly break the laws. I also believe that we should continue to evolve as technology grows, I think we will only just have to get more creative.
Katrina A. 3:30 p.m.
I found this TED Talk to be very enlightening. I found Souza's vocal cord theory to be very interesting. The culture we live in today is very read-only, as most of the content we see online is not created by ourselves. Just like the examples shown in the presentation, all of the videos were simply remixed content. It made me realize that a lot of the content I see on the Internet is not exactly original, and is simply "remixed", or copied to fit within trends. Some examples I see of this online are memes or Tik Tok videos. A lot of times, it is hard to find the original content or creator because the content is shared and remixed millions of times a day by millions of different users. In that case, it can be hard to enforce copyright. I do agree with Lessig in that this new generation finds it possible to leverage the rules of copyright. But just like Lessig said, BMI offers a balance that enables creators to share their content based on their choice. At the end of the day, I believe the artist and their choice is the most important value throughout all of this.
I found this TED talk very interesting and fun. I learned some things about copyright I didn't know before. I think artists should have creative freedom but a line has to be drawn or recognized when using something that isn't made by the artists themselves. I do agree that we should pursue creativity, but we shouldn't let everyone have free access to someone elses's work
What an interesting TedTalk. I definitely agree with all of Lessig's points. I've noticed a problem with platforms automatically taking down videos and streams because there is copyrighted content present. I've noticed it especially with Twitch. If streamers play any sort of copyrighted music, even if it's in a game, their stream will get taken down. If they receive three copyright strikes, the channel will be permanently banned. I think this is very extreme, because it is essentially taking away the person's income and way of living. I'm glad that Creative Commons was created. Not only has it made it easier for creators to use/remix, but it has also given the original creator an opportunity for their content to reach a new audience. I really like the idea of an artist choosing whether or not people can use their content for non-commercial use.
Tara Haynie (3:30)
I liked the way the speaker framed the whole talk into a story. The intro, three different sections, and conclusion made for a well formatted speech. I easily followed along through these entangling subjects. I would say that I partly agree and partly don't agree. I agree that edits and remixes are a big part of our generation. I see edits on my social medias everyday. I don't think that editing is something that necessarily needs to be understood, rather I think it is something that should be appreciated. I hope that in the future there are not laws against making remixes or building off someone else's idea.
JORDAN GENTRY- ONLINE CLASS
This Ted Talk was very interesting and informative to me because it had many valid points. I loved his examples because they were all very realistic. One of the examples I liked is when he talked about planes flying over other people's land. Other than that he made a lot of valid points about copyright and the limitation of creativity. I think that copy right has become more of an issue because often people think it's okay until they actually get caught in the act.
Jack Dwyer 3:30 MW
I find this topic and ted talk very intriguing because I have seen this firsthand many times. The main place I see this happen as someone who likes to watch videos is on Twitch. If a game song is playing in the background and the streamer is not being careful the stream will get taken down before a viewer or the streamer can even realize. It doesn't even have to be a song it could be a game sound or a specific emote that can get the stream canceled. I would agree though that if you are using someone's work credit should be given 100% of the time so I can see how that can be a problem for songs in the background and whatnot on twitch streams. Creative Commons is great for both parties as work gets recognized and it is easy to make it into what the new artist wants it to be.
theina garcia 11:00 am (MW)
This Ted talk was very interesting and the way Souza organized his presentation was fun. He captivated you with information in a simple but dramatic way. I agreed with most of the points he was giving. Creativity is so important in our society, especially with music. New sounds are always being created, however, sometimes those sounds can be easily taken away by someone else. This is where I liked his point on common sense because copyright could easily be all about common sense. In other words, an artist could have inspiration from a song but his common sense will create a new sound and not copy it.
Carlee Spindle 11 am (MW)
While listening to this ted talk I found many things interesting including the thoughts brought up about creativity and the boundaries of copyright. I believe the United States is a consumer ran country and we thrive off of capitalism and consumers. At some point there is going to be very little room to be creative without somehow copying something someone else has done. I do believe the younger generations should have to ability to branch off of or improve the things others have already made.
Elijah Ridout - Online Class
This was a super interesting TED talk. Everything that he spoke about got my attention. I appreciated the encouragement to increase general creativity. We consistently see issues in the news about copyright, however creative commons has has really come along and help bridge the gap that previously exsisted. This was a very intriguing TEDtalk which forced me to think.
Gabriel S. (3:30pm)
After watching this Ted Talk, I really felt enlightened on how creativity should be encouraged be it recreation of good old music or new ideas entirely. The youth is the future of human generations and the fact they have such easy access to creating content be it old or new is huge. More content overpowering the government the better in my opinion.
Nathan X. 3:30 pm
After watching this Ted Talk, I agree on some points that Lessig made. As technology continues to develop and more people are continuing to make more work, there are many limitations to people's creativity. Copyright laws are more strict and people can be pulled into a lawsuit for something so simple. Lessig encouraged creativity and I stand with him because I believe in inspiration.
Logan Daniel (11am)
I agree with this Ted Talk a lot. I think that with how rapidly technology has changed the law has not been able to keep up. Copyright severely limit creativity in an online presence. I think that copyright is something that is good and prevents people from stealing others work. Some instances like people remixing sounds on tik tok is something that I think is appropriate since the original song and artist are credited while the person who made the remix gets to express their talent. I think that everyone should be able to be creative within certain confines and their should be changes made to allow more creativity while also allowing people's work to be safe.
Shelby Showers- Online Class
I thought this Ted Talk was very interesting and something that I agree with completely. I believe that creativity should be encourage, especially within young people. In our day and age the ability to be creative, whether it’s through dancing on tik-tok, or making music on sound cloud, or finding artistic inspiration on Pinterest, the internet has opened the possibilities of what we can do and experiment with at a faster and earlier rate than our parents. However, these same facts become complicated when intellectual property is considered. The Ted Talk hit it on the head when talking about both sides being wrong. Without a little give on both sides.. we as a society are hindering future generations with the limitations we put on creativity.
Lessig brings up some good points in this video. I liked how he mentioned the artist's choice and emphasized its importance. Yes, copyright laws are a good way to protect artists' work, but without flexibility in these laws, their harm begins to outweigh their usefulness.
Eduardo Gonzalez, M/W 11 a.m.
I thought the TED Talk was interesting. Ultimately, I think an artist's copyright has to be protected because that is a tool that artists use to make sure they receive credit and compensation for the work they created. However, I like that Lessig emphasized creativity above all else and I think it would be ok for copyright laws to be relaxed slightly in order for creativity (in the form of interpolation, sampling, remixing, transformation, and especially parody or critique/commentary, to not be stifled.
Leah Due 11am class
I found this TED talk to be extremely interesting as he stated that creativity should be encouraged. Although copyrighting does sometimes limit creativity I also believe that it is important for credit to be given where it belongs. Copyrighting should definitely evolve as time passes and artists should be able to have control over their pieces.
Sabrina C. 11a.m.
From the examples and valid points that were made within this Ted Talk, it was a very interesting and informative video to watch. I would like to say that I completely agree with Lessing and his argument that creativity should always be encouraged - we should refrain from placing limits and rules on artists and their creative ideas and opinions. The idea and rules of copyright are valid and put into place for a reason, yet it is good to hold the ability to bounce off of others previous work that encourages new artists. It is the way individuals find their own voice and talent capabilities. New cultures, generations, and technology provides individuals with creativity that is unimaginable - that being said, the variety of opportunities is more of a reason why we should not have to "copy", but also why we should be able to play with the possibilities.
Hayven Stein - Online Class
This TED Talk was an interesting read. Especially because I actually won some John Philip Sousa awards in high school. Lessig made some great points about copyright. I agree with him that there needs to be a balance between fair use and copyright. The laws are too strict in my opinion but I also understand that people want credit for their work. I mean I do. And because of this there needs to be a better balance and like Lessig said common sense around how our world works today.
Marlenne H. 11 a.m.
The Ted talk was ver interesting, a lot of great examples and points were brought out. It’s crazy to think that creativity isn’t a factor that should be kept in mind, but he showed us otherwise. We should not be depending on technology as much as we do, therefore I love how he brought out all the key points. In addition, young adults need to be taught this because they are our future after all.
I enjoyed listening to this TED talk and hearing all his different examples and viewpoints on some vital issues that the media faces within society. The examples that resonated the most with me are the ones when he discusses music and the ability to allow artists full creative control and rights to their content. Music plays a major role in my life and I believe that artists deserve recognition and praise for producing things that have extreme meaning not only to them but to thousands of fans who can connect with them on a deeper level.
Copyright laws are always a very interesting territory to step into because having the ability to protect your work is obviously very important, but often time copyright laws tend to be a little more extreme than they need to be. The idea of copyright needs to continue to expand and broaden its horizon of restrictions and barriers placed on certain things while still protecting the integrity of the artist's work. We have a long way to go regarding being completely inclusive when discussing copyright issues.
Hunter Lewis 330pm
Lessig made some very interesting points especially about the vocal cord theory. I do think copyright laws are a bit strict these days and agree with lessig to some degree, but its a double edge sword in my opinion. I want to advocate for the creation and remixing of original content but I want to also advocate for the protection of rights of original content created by private parties.
Connor R
11 a.m. class
After watching Lawrence Lessig's TED Talk: "Laws that choke creativity" I would note that he had some very interesting points to make about copyright and about Sousa’s vocal cord theory. I can agree with Lessig’s opinions to some extent, but don’t agree with him completely. I thought the examples he used were unique and quite interesting such as the airplane one flying over people’s heads. In addition, I thought the part when Lessig was explaining remixing was quite entertaining.
Daniel Duran 330
I really enjoyed listening to this ted talk. I agree with Lessig, that creativity should be implemented more into people's lives, especially the younger generation. I really enjoyed to find out how much the Creative Commons over the years has improved with little to no help from the government. Overall, this video helped expand my knowledge throughout copyrighting, and it is an inspiring video for people wanting to be creative.
I agree with Lawrence that creativity is super important and is being infringed on and taken away from the masses. Something I found interesting was when he was talking about how the land we own was as far below and above the land as possible, and how the airplane disrupted that. I think that creativity needs to be sort of taught and given to the masses more so than current. The most important take away I got from this was this quote "the consumer is not a creator".
Matthew Kokesh
3:30 class
Jordan Grace S, 3:30 MW
I think Lessig's idea is lovely in theory, but in reality, and certainly our 2022 reality, there's so much bureaucracy involved. As soon as "common sense" comes into an argument I know the idea is too good to be true. Sadly in the world of NFTs, digital currency, and the like, there's just too much at stake when it comes to online creative commons being more "open," and "free." I do believe we live in a more progressive online world than when this video first came out. Remixes are commonplace, hell I'd even say they're outdated, memes are everywhere, video duets are literally "copy & paste" edits of other's art and no one bats an eye. Problems begin to arise when money is made, folks want their fair share! Which is understandable, but how to we start to divvy things up when the "art," say a YouTube video features edited photos from one artist, music by one artist that was then remixed by another, sound effects by a small film company, video effects and fonts by an independent artist on Etsy, and on and on and on. What then? There are plenty of online creative commons websites with free music, videos, photos, etc, and everyone's in agreement that credit may or may not be given, and money will surely not be, because, hey it's free! I think Lessig's idea should've been flushed out when the Internet was still young...sadly I think we're so far gone on who owns what on the Internet/social media. To control anything online now is a headache just waiting to happen.
This TedTalk was super eye-opening and interesting because Larry Lessig made this in 2007 and these issues surrounding copyright and piracy are still current today and nothing has really changed. Especially with the increased creativity/content our generation puts out, I think it's important to note that creating and sharing content is never going to end and is only growing from here. Therefore, with this, there needs to be a better way to make this art profitable for everyone, especially for the artist but also finding a balance between these extremes and being able to play with art in a form of remixing. Still, always giving credit where credit is due.
Belle Cundall (Online)
I found this TED Talk very interesting. It’s important to understand the rules of copyright. Having platforms such as Creative Commons to allow all creators to still get their credit for their work. Also giving other artists some sort of inspiration and items to use for their own projects. It’s hard to find a balance between being able to use something to try to make it their own. I agree with Lessig and that there should be a way for creative people to recreate new material or ideas based on others without breaking copyright laws.
Sheridan Davis 11am MW
This Ted Talk was very interesting to me because i think nowadays everything is easily copywrited. Platforms that allow for fair use of content is very essential especially in todays society where everyone is is sensitive of their rights to what they have produced. Some people will go to the lengths of sueing others for using certain content and now having the proper citations or fair use so having the platforms that aid in these types of situations is needed.
Madison Roberts (3:30)
I loved the videos showed in the TedTalk where people took clips and put a song over it. It shows that everything can be interpreted in a different way. I also agree with everything he said. I especially agree with what he said at the end about copyright growing and changing through artists choice. They need to embrace the idea that their work be made more freely.
Mia Joseph (online)
I had a great time watching this Ted Talk and listening to all of his wise observations, the bulk of which were absolutely correct. I definitely believe that copyright is becoming more tense as authors start to push the limits more. Since doing so might be harmful and inhibit the formation of new viewpoints, it can be challenging to strike a balance between being allowed to use something and try to make it one's own and being confined to where there are so many limits. While it's great to use something and build a new version of it, giving credit where credit is due is equally vital, therefore it's best to strike a balance between the two.
Parker Brown 11 a.m.
The internet promotes artistic freedom through the idea that creative processes ought to be done for their own sake. This allows for a sort of free market for creativity, where things are made for the right reasons and, due to the internet's collective nature, can be enjoyed by people all over the world. This video brought up a lot of reasonable issues, in regard to copyright, that restricts artists in their creative strivings. The line between fair use and copyright in today’s day and age is far too blurred in my opinion. On youtube, for example, it is not unusual for a video that clearly exists in compliance with fair use to be taken down automatically on the basis of copyright infringement. This is a big problem that puts shackles on creative processes and discourages art/music recreation. Although the speaker in this video would probably regard my opinion as extreme, I hold the position that copyright laws should not be applied to art as long as this aforementioned blurred line exists as such. Creativity, as it pertains to art/music/etc, is something that should not be shackled by law. Creative individuals are able to see the world in a new way, and it is these individuals that will continue to transform our world for the better.
This ted talk was fascinating. The concept of 'read-write' and 'read only' was a great way to explain how we create and obtain content. Especially when Sousa's theory and this ted talk being from 2007. It explains today's world perfectly with everyone being able to produce content at their fingertips.
With copyright it's such a blurry line, everyone deserves credit. The originals and the ones inspired by them. Everyone should be encouraged to be creative and collaborate!
I thought the TED Talk was very interesting and agreed with some points. I feel too often that copy right is happening more these days, which is unfortunate because creators put so much time into their work and for them not to receive that credit is unfair.
AVERY D
I found the video quite intriguing. I agree that copyright is becoming increasingly common. It's fascinating to see creators share their work with the world via technology and social media, only to be overlooked. I believe that adopting Creative Commons is an excellent strategy to help safeguard creators' art and work from copyright infringement. Copyright is really essential, and I learnt a lot from this Ted Talk.
Laura Hornung (11 am)
Ive always believed that giving credit where credit was due was the morally right action to take, so I would have to say I agreed with a lot of what the video had to put out. Being on social media and using it in my every day life I have seen all the content and inventions social media influencers use their platform to put out there and I think that Creative Commons is a way those influencers can protect their product.
Kera D. - Media Law and Ethics - Online
As someone who has always had an interest in music, even the logistical side, I found this Ted Talk to be super intriguing. I thought his approach to the topic of creativity was rather interesting. Overall, I do agree with some of his thoughts and opinions. His example of losing vocal cords caught my attention and definitely put things into perspective. I thought the remixes that were shown very super cool and engaging. Technology has come a long way, and it's amazing that we've evolved to this level, especially where music is concerned. It's especially amazing knowing that any average person has access to the knowledge of how to make content like this, compared to years ago when only people in the industry could.
I honestly don't think copyright is taken seriously enough in most cases. Creators are constantly being ripped off and lawsuits are always arising but the issues continue to persist. If consumers were more invested in the intellectual property of their favorite creators and artists, maybe it would be taken more seriously. We often discredit the hours and hours of hard work and dedication that it takes for creatives to produce the work they do. Obviously, as with all aspects of life, we need more balance to fully help the system work effectively.
Jacob campos 11am
Larry Lessig to me is saying any ways for people to express themselves and be creative is positive. Even when it comes to the digital age with being creative still but using some part or aspects of already created content. He believes you are still creating something and being creative which I agree. I think when using someone’s copyrighted content should be credited, however that should be the only requirement.
Madison Cross 11.
I found this Ted Talk really interesting. It allowed me to see copyright law in a whole new light. While for the most part I agree with Lessig, I worry about original creators not getting proper recognition or monetary compensation for their original works if the copyright laws are loosened too much. For example Olivia Rodrigo song “Good for you” has almost the exam same beat as paramore’s misery business. Thankfully Olivia is paying paramore royalty fees but I wonder if the copyright laws were loosened if she would even be required to give credit where credit is due. While I think building upon others original work is a good idea, it shouldn’t be allowed to where no credit needs to be given to the original artist. I just think we need to find a good balance.
Teyanna Giancola 11am
I found Lessing's presentation to be entertaining. This TEDTalk reminded me of one of our discussion posts on copyright. I mostly agreed with his last two points regarding economic potential and the idea that competition can reach a balance. Artists choosing that their work be made more freely could benefit so many people - artists, students, teachers, and many more. I think it would be really cool if some creators decided to let their work be used for 'amateur use", as Lessing put it, but off limits for commercial use.
Lia F. - Online
I think it is crucial to know what the main copyright laws are, it can become a blurry line to know when we can or cannot use something. I think the video brought up a good point about creativity crashing with copyright. Sometimes some art gets inspiration from other artists and they are aware of such, sometimes they don't give credit, etc… Creativity is very important but i think it depends on the case, if someone straight up copies someone else’s work there should be something done about it. Creativity is 100% important but in a way it is hard to keep everything copyrighted. NFTs for example, till this day i do not understand the point of them but some people buy so many of them.
Katlin Foster
11:00 am
I found this Lawerence Lessig Ted Talk to be especially interesting regarding his points on copyright laws and the limitation of creativity- specifically the mentioning of singers that lose their vocal chords.
Copyright is a significant issue in our cultures and creative commons is a great start in the journey to improve our systems.
I completely agree with his ideas that copyright has permitted us to build on top of one another’s works as creative beings.
Evan Johnson 3:30pm class
I agree wholeheartedly with Lessig's message and his rationale behind it. The pitfalls of the government are extremely clear in regard to copyright law and IP use. I think creative commons provided a huge step in the right direction, although having any kind of firm regulations over copyright law and IP, in either direction, is sure to dissatisy a large number of creators. I would hope society as a whole will gravitate toward creativity over ownership, although, in a capitalist nation whose businesses thrive on the ownership of ideas, nothing is certain. As Lessig said toward the end of his speech, we (and the government) are normalizing the illegal use of content and ideas in favor of creativity. The creative use of ideas will never cease to happen, but a shift in law can allow this use to finally be encouraged.
Haymanot Eshetu MW 3:30-4:50
I like that the video gave both the negative and positive impacts of technology on creativity. The idea of creativity should always be protected that Is with respect to the original author, there is integrity in credit not only that but copyright laws exist. As you spread and distribute and recreate there needs to be a line, it should not derive so much from the original that it loses its essence. On the other hand, technology has allowed the world to create so much, we are advancing and evolving. There needs to be a more strict regulation on how we allow media and law to express the rights of our work. There needs to be a conversation on how to improve this system, to keep the essence of content, to recognize the importance of technology but understand there needs to be a line.
Jaxson Schoening Online
I agree with Lessig that there should be a way for creative people to recreate new material and ideas based on others without fear of breaking copyright law. If an artist does not want to share their work for free, they have that right, but I think allowing artists to let the public use their work to be creative is a great idea. With the generation on TikTok, I notice a lot of sampling, song smashes and remixes, I am not sure if they had permission to sample but it's such a cool and fun idea to fuse songs to create a new one. Songs become trends and many people want to follow them and join them. I think it is about cohesion instead of trying to take it over.
I thought the Ted talk was pretty interesting and I learned some different outlooks on copyright itself. The main think I take out of this is that copyright has become even more and more strict with it's policies and that really hurts the creative world in a negative way. I get why it is becoming more needed, but creatives work super hard and sometimes people get copyrighted for a terrible reason.
Cameron Darling (3:30pm) - I found this video very interesting and enlightening. I loved the comparison of copyright laws in the modern age to airplanes as trespassers on peoples properties. I also completely agree with his statements on how laws haven’t caught up to these problems of modern technology yet and it will require a modern solution like that of BMI in the broadcasting of music. I also disagree a little bit on how he said that the internet will bring us out of a read only culture and back into a read write one. In my experience with all of the good things the internet brings it brings just as much bad. People are reading content online and believing everything they see as fact and it is causing some pretty bad real world consequences. I do believe he has the right idea on balance of free use and copy right and has good views on how to begin the process of making creative use of content more accessible to everyone.
Jadyn Delgadillo 11:00 Am
I agree with what Lessing is saying. He is shining light on how creativity is a positive impact. I believe its is important to give credit out when credit is needed. Copyright ensures that you are not going out and using someone else's work and claiming it's your own. It's important because it protects artist.
Koleman Hardin 11am
I found that Lessig's Ted Talk was very interesting. The examples that he gave made me think a lot and were very good at helping you understand what he was trying to say. I think that there is so much that people don't understand out copyright and and the way we are creative. My favorite one was how the two chicken farmers were mad about the air planes flying over head because they thought that they owned the land all the way below it and all the way above it. I agree with the claims that he is talking about and that we should all be open minded on the tasks that we have in the future. I also love how he gave options to resolve this issue and did not try to persuade the audience to believe in one certain way.
Lessing's video was something I really enjoyed watching! I agree with his opinions about copyright. I feel like the copyright laws have become so strict within the past few years. I understand why to an extent. The internet has grow exponentially to something completely different than what it was when it first came out. There are so many different outputs and ways of media that it's hard to accommodate every single issue when it comes to giving an artist credit where credit is due. I think that Lessing was on the right page with the idea of how the old is being brought back to the new so they can put their creative touch on it. There has to be a happy medium that makes everyone happy!
Jerry Walker 11 am class
This Ted talk was interesting by Lawrence Lessig, and enjoyed the example of the trespassing over territories while flying over. I agree that there should be a way for others to use content and remake it in a fun and new look which it was creativity should be all about. I loved how he tied it back to the trespassing over people land in the plane as it does not make much common sense how strict the copyright laws are.So yes I totally feel that creativity is being limited by intense laws and who knows what effects that will have on the future of creatives.
Lizbeth R. (3:30)
As a former band student, I really appreciated the musical aspect of Lawrence Lessig's TED Talk. I agree with his point of allowing more people to be creative by using others' work, as long as it is not pirated or used to earn any monetary gain. I liked the slight mention of creative commons because it truly is a nice balance between the two extremes. Technology has improved so much since the release of this video, and it is constantly evolving so we'll just have to stay up to date with the revisions done on copyright laws in the future.
Sasha Mulisa 3:30 class
I agree with Lessig in that copyright laws should be much more lax so creative people can continue to pursue and expand their art forms without fear from the law. I think, however, that there is a grey area because I can see how much more wealthy and powerful creatives can take advantage of looser copyright laws and could use to that to exploit smaller creators with those looser lawful loopholes. It's a complicated subject that doesn't necessarily have a right or wrong answer. All in all, it was a very engaging video and he made many fair points.
Erendida A- Online: This TedTalk was a very interesting take on copyright and I enjoyed seeing how the speaker was able to explain it in a way that made it simple to understand how laws should be made differently because it’s different times. We have access to so much, and we should be able to put our touch on things.
I agree with what Lessing is saying. This is unsurprisingly but unfortunately uncommon thinking, but I think it is important to be able to freely express your creative thoughts without having to worry about taking someone else's work and breaking the law, but it is too hard nowadays to find any good material that isn't copyrighted. We need to find a way to be able to use someone else's without their permission when it is not accessible, and I don't know if creative commons is the solution to this.
Amaya Palmer 11am
I do agree with that he said because there are many creative people in this world that have to restrain what they want to create because of the laws. I loved how he started his speech. I wasn't sure where he was going, but he made it all make sense and gave a little background on the country and the laws surrounding content.
Abbye S. 11 am
This TED talk was very engaging. The analogies the speaker used really made me think about copyright law and it’s future in a different light. It’s very interesting to consider how the Internet has and will affect copyright law. However, it is also important to take into consideration originality and it’s value. There is a very fine line between theft and creative reimagining.
I loved how informative this TED talk was. It is so important to understand the importance of giving proper credit. Like the speaker said, understanding the rules of copyright is very important, especially for the people in my generation.
Amber Dotson Online Media Law and Ethics
After watching Lessig and I was quite frankly in an agreement with his position on copyright. I did not too much about copyright and its entity until I watched Lessig's Ted Talk. It is very important for creators to know the importance of copyrighting because they can get into legal trouble. Lessig mentions the BMI record label, which I am familiar. I like his point of view on parody because nowadays platforms such as Tik Tok and Instagram uses this copyright technique.
I agree with Lessing. He's absolutely right about how people are still going to do it anyways even if there's a law making it punishable. We should be more accepting to knowing your work is going to be repurposed/used. Many people sees something and is either inspired or brings new meaning behind it. Positively or Negatively. A good example of it positively is Andy Warhol and the Campbell soup can. It's very renowned art work. A negative example is the use of marvel's the punisher symbol. Many people see it as a racist far right symbol, when it was originally conceived as a logo for a vigilante character.
But the thing is that using other people's work is a form of free speech. Hence copyright continues to be irrelevant/a tool used for brand control.
Lila Jones 11 a.m.
I really enjoyed watching this Ted Talk by Larry Lessing, he opened up many ideas for me about creativity. Creativity is one of the best jobs and hobbies, yet also kind of dangerous. It's hard to be able to make something without others thinking it's not original or it could be used against you without permission. He made really good points, the one that stood out to me was at the end he explained that this new generation, technology, and expression is the new wave. We need to get used to this new norm and embrace it.
I enjoyed visually watching and listening to this TedTalk. I appreciate and agree with Lessig with some of his valid points. The analogy of airplanes over land, "common sense" with Justice Douglas input on the new technology of airplanes. It's amazing how remixing can tell a complete different narrative that the original intent, the truth. I know our creative initiatives are going to continue to grow and based on the facts and necessities of copyrights and trademarks with ideas, and technology rapid continuous growth, we definitely need to find a balance.
Monica V.
Online Class
Grace Mellette - 3:30pm M/Wed
Lessig's TED Talk reminded me of how much I enjoy watching TED Talks regarding topics I'm interested in. Hearing knowledgable people speak on topics they're so obviously passionate about in so engaging.
It was relieving to hear someone speak on the amateur culture of digital media not derogatorily, like so many do ("everybody has something to say, huh?"), but in the way of people producing content for the love of what they're doing, not for the money. This, I think, is the core belief behind people violating copyright laws. It's not born out of some malicious digital intent, for the most part, but of the love of what they're doing, and the urge to create things they love.
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