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The purpose of copyright is exactly to make money. The purpose of patents is to promote (edit: scientific research). Giving someone money for the book they wr

The purpose of copyright is exactly to make money. The purpose of patents is to promote (edit: scientific research). Giving someone money for the book they wrote for the rest of their life plus some time is all about money.

vinger 6y ago
Money is the author's goal. More work from author is society's goal.
foateaca 6y ago
Money is not the end goal; it is only useful insofar as it advances creative works. Too often it stifles creativity, science or otherwise.