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The $8 Billion iPod

Great, great TED talk from Rob Reid on the funny numbers often promoted by music and movie lobby groups in the context of copyright.

2 Comments

  1. irreverent campaign to answer outragous claims
    There is a campaign to send copied currency to MPAA and RIAA (Canadian equivalents are CMPDA and CRIA).

    http://sendthemyourmoney.com/

    Although, obviously tongue-in-cheek, the points made are never-then-less logical and poignant. If a copy holds the same value as an original, shouldn’t this also apply to money?

  2. Priceless!
    So, why… WHY don’t industry lobbiests have to *prove* losses before politicians force laws through? When I sue someone, I have to prove every penny.