I assume that by "they" in your second sentence you mean the publishers. One relatively innocuous way to neutralize the hoarders of exclusive rights is a compu

I assume that by "they" in your second sentence you mean the publishers. One relatively innocuous way to neutralize the hoarders of exclusive rights is a compulsory license. It was proposed in the context of the TRIPS waiver: https://www.communia-association.org/2021/03/22/communia-supports-the-wto-trips-waiver-for-covid-19/ https://www.communia-association.org/2021/03/22/communia-sup...