How do you propose pricing the influence of existing copyrighted works on new works, without burdening artists to the point that human culture grinds to a halt?

How do you propose pricing the influence of existing copyrighted works on new works, without burdening artists to the point that human culture grinds to a halt? Also, you pay tax on land you own, you use public roads to get to work, walk on public sidewalks, use public parks, etc.