the key here is a supposed right for secure piracy-free distribution. Providing for such a right seems to place a heavy burden on society in exchange for which

the key here is a supposed right for secure piracy-free distribution. Providing for such a right seems to place a heavy burden on society in exchange for which the society is supposed to get some benefits. About benefits - does it mean that the human race would be less creative and inventive (or even stop to create and invent) without the copyright protection?