RT Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav)Too many people try to make it too complicated. Stephen Miller cuts through all the noise .“We should not be shocked, when you import a population whose primary occupation is pirate, that they are going to come here and steal everything we have.”“Somalia has this giant coastline and the only industry they’ve created after hundreds of years is piracy—stealing what anyone who’s actually built something has made.” ...

We've all pirated a song or two in our day. I feel like there's like the Napster kids, there's the Kazah kids, there's the Limewire kids, and then there's like the kids who don't know. Is that like a fair delineation of the generations, would you say.>> No, the kid the the kids who don't know are just the Torrent kids. >> Oh, that's fair. Well, there's the torrent kids and then there's like the Spotify kids and they're the kids who don't know.But you're right, the Torrent kids belong in there right at the e ...

It's the year 2000 and I have an app to tell you about. It's this one app that you download to your computer and you can access every song that has ever been recorded anywhere, all without paying a dime. No, to be clear, I'm not talking about Napster.Napster is in the middle of being sued absolutely out of existence. I'm talking about an app called Lime Wire, and Lime Wire is going to fix what went wrong for Napster. From the Virgin of Ox Media, this is Version History, a show about the best and worst and s ...

“Why don’t we bring these guys in-house?” Since sports leagues cannot stamp out pirate broadcasters, they are monetising their viewers, @mikegjakeman tells “The Intelligence” https://t.co/ArScvf8U8j https://t.co/DdzBGJHnD4 ...

Intellectual Property & Creativity - The creative industry emphasizes the evolving perception of copying versus inspiration, noting a shift from Renaissance-era respect for replication to modern concerns about intellectual property theft [1] - The industry acknowledges the paper-thin line between inspiration and copying, using the example of Kobe Bryant mirroring Michael Jordan's style to develop his own [1] - Legal systems worldwide grapple with defining the boundary between exploitation and inspiration, reflecting diverse cultural approaches to protecting intangible assets like intellectual property [1] - The industry highlights the global issue of counterfeiting and piracy, estimating the "industry" at nearly €100 billion (approximately 5% of EU imports) in 2021 [1] - The analysis points out that creative corporations sometimes fuel piracy through fragmented streaming services and strict subscriber policies, leading to consumer frustration [1][2] - The creative sector underscores the importance of protecting creativity, viewing it as a defining characteristic that separates humans from animals [7] Cultural & Historical Context - The report suggests that Poland's tragic history, marked by invasions and loss, has shaped its approach to intellectual property, prioritizing tangible survival over intangible rights [1] - Polish culture historically survived through shared cultural preservation, influencing a more collective view of intellectual property [1] - The analysis contrasts Poland's lack of UNESCO-recognized food heritage with the global recognition of Polish cuisine, highlighting a disconnect between official recognition and cultural impact [1] - The report mentions Poland's culture of "combinia" (improvisation) as a double-edged sword, fostering resourcefulness but also contributing to piracy and counterfeiting [1]

Security Risks - Suspected pirates boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, east of the Somali coast [1] - The incident is the most serious in a string of recent incidents in the area [1]

Sports leagues’ approach to piracy is evolving. They no longer just track and close unauthorised streams, but seek to capture detailed data on how many people are watching them https://t.co/IjBi5wdvMb ...

The contest between sports leagues and pirates has often resembled whack-a-mole. But now a more liberal view of what constitutes piracy is emerging https://t.co/CtWplYhpM2 ...

Financial Impact - Sports leagues could potentially gain an additional $28 billion annually by eliminating pirate sites [1] Countermeasures - Data analysis and the emergence of content creators offer avenues for leagues to combat piracy [1]

Copyright & AI - The traditional model of creative ownership is dissolving due to AI's increasing role in content creation [23][24] - AI's ability to generate creative content challenges the existing concept of intellectual property ownership [12] - The debate centers on whether copyright should belong to the algorithm, its creators, or the person who inspired the idea [12] - The speaker argues that creativity has always involved borrowing and adapting, suggesting a shift towards a collective model [10][11] New Patronage System - A modern patronage system is emerging, where audiences directly support artists through platforms like Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, and OnlyFans [19][22] - Patreon hosts 300,000 creators who have collectively earned over $8 billion USD [22] - OnlyFans creators have received over $20 billion USD [22] - This indicates a growing trend of audiences valuing artists, not just their products [23] The Future of Creativity - AI is not just replicating human creativity but also enhancing it, enabling individuals to overcome barriers to self-expression [25][26] - The future envisions a world where everyone can participate in creativity, moving away from individual ownership towards collective creation [26][27]