Seminar programme available
I’ve mentioned before our seminar on IP and digital divides (14-15 March 2005). The seminar programme is now available, together with abstracts. Keynotes will be given by Colin Lankshear, Rishab Aiyer Ghosh, Avinash Jha,
Wolfgang Kleinwächter and Marjut Salokannel (link in Finnish).
See the web site for information on registration and topics.
That’s All Rights Reversed
First Grey Album, now The Beastles.
Legally, The Beatles albums will begin entering the public domain in 2013. dj BC’s remix is an courageous act of civil disobedience which hopefully will help in the fight for free (digital) culture.
EMI owns the rights to the Beatles material. From their commercial viewpoint, these remixes are using material they “own”. From the viewpoint of culture, these remixes are interesting comments in two debates. The first one is about the debate on “intellectual property”. The another one is a debate of western popular music. What Beatles did in the 60’s and 70’s had a great effect on popular music of today. With their remixes, Dangermouse and dj BC are discussing with the 60’s rock of Beatles. I like these remixes, but not because they are “versions of Beatles” but because they are brilliant compositions of material old and new.
“That’s All Right” by Elvis will enter public domain in EU January 1st next year.
Freedom, sustainability and digital divides
We are organising a seminar on freedom and sharing in the global network society. Two key themes of the seminar are “Freedom and Sharing in the Global Network Society” and “Globally Sustainable Information Society”. Some of the topics we hope have presentations about are free software, balance in the copyright regime and network & participation.
See the announcement. Submit your abstract today!
