This document discusses copyright and ethics in the digital age. It notes that technologies have changed how we interact with and produce cultural works. Where the 20th century model focused on consumers, the digital age allows everyone to be both consumers and producers. However, this has led to tensions between a culture of freely shared ideas versus intellectual property. The document also provides an overview of copyright law and discusses how digital technologies have enabled a "read-write-rip-burn culture" that the legal system has not fully addressed yet.

1. Copyright and Ethics In The Digital Age COM495 Kathy E. Gill

2. Framing Web 2.0 Technologies

3. Technologies change how we interact with (digital) cultural objects. We are no longer merely a consumer; we can also be a producer.

4. This is a shift from the late 20th century model:

6. In Our Digital World, It Is Easier to Borrow, Copy, Manipulate

7. This means it is technically easier to express ourselves in new, creative ways.

8. The Clash Culture as a freely flowing current of ideas and practices runs head first into culture as intellectual property

10. Ask permission each time Ask permission each use

11. Framing A 10-minute explanation of copyright … using words from one of the largest (and most aggressive) copyright owners in the world

12. Terms: Copyright Copyright law protects “creative and expressive works” Automatic (do not have to file, register) Scope: http://copyright.gov/ Does not extend to ideas or facts

13. How Long Does It Last? In 1709, copyright lasted 14 years Since 1978 copyright lasts for either the life of the author + 70 years or, in the case of work-for-hire , 95 years from publication or 125 years from creation

14. Controversy Copyright purpose is to “ promote the progress of science and the useful arts ” … and the duration for exclusivity is to be “ limited ” … - US Constitution

15. Terms: Public Domain When the copyright term expires, works revert to public domain. The copyright holder may dedicate works to the public domain; eg, works funded by the US Government. PD works are freely available for use by anyone for anything.

16. some rights reserved no rights reserved all rights reserved

17. attribution non-commercial no derivative works

18. Ethics Value system by which a person determines what is right or wrong For bloggers: Be honest Be transparent Credit others Respect position of opponents

19. Digital technologies enable a "Tinkering culture" -- a "read write rip burn culture"

20. The legal system has not yet caught up with technology.

21. Sources Copyright, Fair Use & The Evolution of Creative Commons: http://www.slideshare.net/cliotech/copyright-the-evolution-of-creative-commonshttp:/www.slideshare.net/cliotech/copyright-the-evolution-of-creative-commons Copyright and Options for Creative Practitioners: http://www.slideshare.net/creativecommonsaustralia/creative-copyright-copyright-and-options-for-creative-practitioners A Fair(y) Use Tale: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CJn_jC4FNDo Image: Consume. Be silent. Die. (unknown) Web 2.0 Image (1): http://joevans.pbwiki.com/Web+2+Point+O+Tools

22. Kathy E. Gill http://wiredpen.com and http://faculty.washington.edu @kegill Some Rights Reserved: