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De-Geekify Tech and Law

One of the largest problems we face is a lack of organized lobbying on behalf of the everyday tech industry. The amount of ignorance–and not malicious intent–is stunning and contributing to dangerous trends. Here’s a quick round-up of some of the most recent mind-blowing examples of what I mean:

The US Air Force issues DMCA take [...]

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Quick Explanation Of The Consequences Of RIAA Tacits And The Law

Here is a super good and super quick explanation of what the law is for music sharing and the consequences of RIAA victories and tactics. Ignore at your own peril.

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We’re Still Asking The Wrong Questions (re Music Industry)

Note: I accidentally posted this before I finished, which is why you might have seen it before.
It surprises me at how chronically we ask the wrong questions regarding the music/movie industry’s failure to adapt, a failure that has marred its business efforts since its inception (for more on this, check out the excellent Setting the [...]

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Recorded History

For the past couple years, the National Recording Preservation Board has been deeming 50 recordings per year as culturally significant. This year’s list is out.
Here’s the ones I know:

First official transatlantic telephone conversation. (Jan. 7, 1927)
Joe Louis-Max Schmeling fight, Clem McCarthy, announcer. (June 22,1938)
“Blueberry Hill.” Fats Domino. (1956)
“Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.” Jerry Lee Lewis. [...]

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