I'll go several steps further: intellectual property is an invalid form of ownership and shouldn't exist at all. Piracy is always a just action because the monopoly over information given to people by the state is morally wrong.
"Intellectual property" is fundamentally different from classical property because information is not an exclusive good. If I hold an apple, you cannot hold the same apple, but we can both hold a digital copy with the same information.
There is no evidence that intellectual property is necessary for innovation or creative endeavors. There are many many ways to monetize creation including but not limited to subscription, donation, live shows, advertisement, and commission. http://www.dklevine.com/general/intellectual/againstfinal.ht...
"Intellectual property" is fundamentally different from classical property because information is not an exclusive good. If I hold an apple, you cannot hold the same apple, but we can both hold a digital copy with the same information.
There is no evidence that intellectual property is necessary for innovation or creative endeavors. There are many many ways to monetize creation including but not limited to subscription, donation, live shows, advertisement, and commission. http://www.dklevine.com/general/intellectual/againstfinal.ht...