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Re:Russia to legalize software piracy by secondcoming on Monday March 07, 2022 @07:54AM (#30587170)
> However, the concept of IP ownership -- let alone specifics of how its structured -- are a cultural and human construct.

Isn't everything a human construct? What does that even mean?

Re:Russia to legalize software piracy by sethrin on Monday March 07, 2022 @03:12PM (#30592736)
Many people have a concept of human rights, which we contrast rights which are considered to be legal creations (legal rights). Frequently people are considered to have a natural right to life, whereas the right to vote or own a business would be mere legal creations. Jefferson, among others, distinguishes copyright as a social construct[0], which different societies may feel free to respect or not, in consideration only of their own benefit. As pertains to the current topic, Russia by this act is disregarding their treaty obligations, but not necessarily violating anyone's human rights by doing so.

[0] https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/03-06-02-0...