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> I don't see how your argument justifies anyone else having rights to your creative works. Considering that they are intangible, I think you'll have to justif
by magicalist 11y ago
> I don't see how your argument justifies anyone else having rights to your creative works.
Considering that they are intangible, I think you'll have to justify your exclusive rights to your creative works and why the government should enforce them. Fortunately (in the US) the constitution has you covered, and notably does not root it in an abstract right of ownership but as a means toward "the progress of science and useful arts".
- rayiner 11y agoI agree that the rival nature of physical property tends to cut in favor of stronger protections for physical versus intangible property. On the other hand, given the moralistic undertone of "rights" I think it doesn't make sense to ignore the other distinction, which is that intangible property is much more the product of human will and effort than many kinds of tangible property, particularly land. I think that cuts the other way--in favor of stronger protections for created property than not-created property.