"We need to move to a model where we are openly, explicitly granting and enforcing monopolies on the production of certain works in return for some societal ben

"We need to move to a model where we are openly, explicitly granting and enforcing monopolies on the production of certain works in return for some societal benefit. Not just assuming that society always benefits when monopolies on reproduction are granted." Yeah, right. See my reply to Worldblender, it's my more detailed and pessimistic take on things.