7 Ways Copyright Hurts the World

In this video, we dive into the world of copyright and intellectual property laws, exploring how these man-made systems are holding back creativity, culture, innovation, and even the mission of the Church. Originally intended to give creators temporary control over their works, copyright laws have morphed into monopolies that stifle growth, impose artificial scarcity, and create barriers to global collaboration. We’ll explore seven key reasons why copyright is detrimental to the world and how it contradicts both ethical principles and biblical teachings.

The Dorean Principle: https://thedoreanprinciple.org
Copyright & Jesus' Command to Freely Give: https://sellingjesus.org/articles/copyright-jesus-command-to-freely-give
Against Intellectual Monopoly: http://www.dklevine.com/papers/imbookfinalall.pdf
The Public Domain: https://thepublicdomain.org/thepublicdomain1.pdf
Against Intellectual Property: https://mises.org/library/against-intellectual-property-0
Bible Publishers - Stewards or Gatekeepers? https://sellingjesus.org/articles/bible-publishers
Other recommended reading: https://sellingjesus.org/learn/resources#category-2

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https://sellingjesus.org
https://thedoreanprinciple.org
https://copy.church

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CHAPTERS
Intellectual property law:
00:00 Intro
02:07 1. inhibits cultural, intellectual, and technological growth and innovation
04:08 2. promotes monopolies over ideas
05:18 3. is used to disobey the command of Christ
08:13 4. exacerbates economic inequality
08:59 5. encourages greed and hoarding of knowledge
10:07 6. imposes artificial scarcity
10:53 7. hinders global collaboration and innovation