I don't follow. Facts aren't covered by copyright, so how do copyright laws hinder their spread? >It wasn't until symbols were invented that we got lies. Thi

I don't follow. Facts aren't covered by copyright, so how do copyright laws hinder their spread? >It wasn't until symbols were invented that we got lies. This is probably a loose slogan, but it's not correct. People used to share greatly embellished stories with oral traditions before written language. Even before spoken language, chances are people deceived one another. Deception only requires recognition that others have different knowledge and a willingness to exploit that.