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It's not a social contract, it's a government granted monopoly. Currently the 'industry' operates much like a cartel. I would posit that granting monopolies r
by qdog 15y ago
It's not a social contract, it's a government granted monopoly.
Currently the 'industry' operates much like a cartel. I would posit that granting monopolies rarely benefits the most people, despite the good intentions.
- rwmj 15y agoIt's both: the public grants a monopoly and expects a social contract in return for this. Note: the public CAN withdraw the monopoly at any time.
- geoffschmidt 15y agoOnce it's been given? Unclear. Google "regulatory taking." When you downzone property you have to be worried about lawsuits. It seems like you could make a similar argument around copyright.