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The Evolution of Copyright: From Progressive Idea to Control Mechanism
Once upon a time, copyright was a progressive concept that transformed the creation and consumption of creative works: an author of a book or music became equivalent to their work and received corresponding income. However, the humanitarian foundation of this legal concept began to crumble when it became fertile ground for abuse and unjustified super-profits.
ForkLog revisits how copyright mutated into a tool of control and why many creatives are opting for a radical alternative — copyleft.