I don't think there are a group of "copyright people" who want to create an artificial scarcity - what benefit do THEY get from that? The company, maybe, but that's a different group of people.
Why do you believe in absolute freedom of speech, other than because it sounds morally nice?
When 3d-replicators are complete, and peolpe can get anything they want to without the designer getting a penny, then you can say goodbye to new inventions! There's a nice world where people work only to benefit others and do not demand payment for themselves, but that is not reality. Rather than try and ignore the fact that humans are selfish and not perfect, I would rather face facts and try to make the best out of the inperfect situation we have.
"I don't make the rules, I just play the game."
Why do you believe in absolute freedom of speech, other than because it sounds morally nice?
When 3d-replicators are complete, and peolpe can get anything they want to without the designer getting a penny, then you can say goodbye to new inventions! There's a nice world where people work only to benefit others and do not demand payment for themselves, but that is not reality. Rather than try and ignore the fact that humans are selfish and not perfect, I would rather face facts and try to make the best out of the inperfect situation we have.
"I don't make the rules, I just play the game."