How China Is Like the 19th Century U.S.

Re:How China Is Like the 19th Century U.S. by poincaredisk on Saturday November 02, 2024 @12:03PM (#42027184)

And you should never publish your new ideas and memes, to ensure your keep your technological advantage.

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Re:How China Is Like the 19th Century U.S. by alwayslikethis on Saturday November 02, 2024 @12:24PM (#42027344)

That's the idea behind patents. You get a period of what is essentially monopoly license in exchange for the idea being made available to the public. The issue with copyright is that it lasts far too long now compared to the original length (14 years in the US), which throws off the balance.

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