This document summarizes the early development of Creative Commons and discusses key issues addressed in its founding, including:
1) Whether to have a centralized website or distributed model, with concerns about sufficient storage capacity.
2) The concept of an "intellectual property conservancy" to manage copyrighted works.
3) Early discussions around tax deductions to incentivize donations of intellectual property and concerns about unregulated content becoming a "junkyard" or hosting pornography.
4) The development of Creative Commons licenses including options for attribution, sharing, non-commercial use, no derivatives, and additional restrictions.
Wat er misging met auteursrecht vanuit de visie van internetters en hoe dat anders zou moeten. Presentatie bij Stichting VOICE van 3 juli 2009.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SYqBB9pE4Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWqSZ6qBk9M
Wat er misging met auteursrecht vanuit de visie van internetters en hoe dat anders zou moeten. Presentatie bij Stichting VOICE van 3 juli 2009.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SYqBB9pE4Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWqSZ6qBk9M
OER: Open Educational Resources (Iowa 1:1)Wesley Fryer
Learn what the open content movement means for 1:1 schools (free digital curriculum.) This presentation was shared by Wesley Fryer at the Iowa 1:1 Institute (#i11i) sponsored by CASTLE on April 7, 2010.
Crowdsourcing and Singlesourcing DocumentationChris Aniszczyk
A talk David Green and I gave at EclipseCon 2010 which demonstrates a technique to crowdsourc documentation. While the examples are meant for Eclipse.org, you can easily take the code and apply it to any software project that wants to crowdsource its documentation.
This infogram could be used as a starting point for people who would like to learn more about how and why Creative Commons came to be, as well as providing information about its activities and support of the open movement.
Imagining a Smithsonian Commons (text version)Michael Edson
Text of talk about the vision of a Smithsonian Commons. Given at the Gilbane Conference, Boston, 12/3/2008, and the Museum Computer Network in D.C., 11-13-2008. See accompanying PowerPoint presentation for the visuals. Note that this is not an official policy document, but is the author's thoughts about what *might* be in the Smithsonian's future.
This content is in the public domain (I'm a federal employee) but SlideShare doesn't let me tag it that way.
Update 7/8/2010: We've created a prototype of the Smithsonian Commons, http://www.si.edu/commons/prototype
Text version of keynote for 2009 Visual Resources Association, "Imaging a Smithsonian Commons." See also PowerPoint version. NOTE: this content is in the public domain (I'm a federal employee) but SlideShare doesn't let me tag it that way.
"Imagining a Smithsonian Commons" CIL 2009 Michael Edson (text version)Michael Edson
Text version of keynote presentation to 2009 Computers in Libraries conference. 4/1/09. See also supporting PowerPoint slides. This text is in the Public Domain. Video of me giving this presentation is at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1327813
Handout for Museum Commons: A Professional InteractionMichael Edson
Created as a discussion starter for a "professional interaction" at Museums and the Web 2010. See paper written with Rich Cherry from the Balboa Park Online Collaborative at http://www.slideshare.net/edsonm/museum-commons-a-professional-interaction-museums-and-the-web-2010-michael-edson-and-rich-cherry (slideshare) and http://www.archimuse.com/mw2010/papers/edson-cherry/edson-cherry.html (conference site)
OER: Open Educational Resources (Iowa 1:1)Wesley Fryer
Learn what the open content movement means for 1:1 schools (free digital curriculum.) This presentation was shared by Wesley Fryer at the Iowa 1:1 Institute (#i11i) sponsored by CASTLE on April 7, 2010.
Crowdsourcing and Singlesourcing DocumentationChris Aniszczyk
A talk David Green and I gave at EclipseCon 2010 which demonstrates a technique to crowdsourc documentation. While the examples are meant for Eclipse.org, you can easily take the code and apply it to any software project that wants to crowdsource its documentation.
This infogram could be used as a starting point for people who would like to learn more about how and why Creative Commons came to be, as well as providing information about its activities and support of the open movement.
Imagining a Smithsonian Commons (text version)Michael Edson
Text of talk about the vision of a Smithsonian Commons. Given at the Gilbane Conference, Boston, 12/3/2008, and the Museum Computer Network in D.C., 11-13-2008. See accompanying PowerPoint presentation for the visuals. Note that this is not an official policy document, but is the author's thoughts about what *might* be in the Smithsonian's future.
This content is in the public domain (I'm a federal employee) but SlideShare doesn't let me tag it that way.
Update 7/8/2010: We've created a prototype of the Smithsonian Commons, http://www.si.edu/commons/prototype
Text version of keynote for 2009 Visual Resources Association, "Imaging a Smithsonian Commons." See also PowerPoint version. NOTE: this content is in the public domain (I'm a federal employee) but SlideShare doesn't let me tag it that way.
"Imagining a Smithsonian Commons" CIL 2009 Michael Edson (text version)Michael Edson
Text version of keynote presentation to 2009 Computers in Libraries conference. 4/1/09. See also supporting PowerPoint slides. This text is in the Public Domain. Video of me giving this presentation is at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1327813
Handout for Museum Commons: A Professional InteractionMichael Edson
Created as a discussion starter for a "professional interaction" at Museums and the Web 2010. See paper written with Rich Cherry from the Balboa Park Online Collaborative at http://www.slideshare.net/edsonm/museum-commons-a-professional-interaction-museums-and-the-web-2010-michael-edson-and-rich-cherry (slideshare) and http://www.archimuse.com/mw2010/papers/edson-cherry/edson-cherry.html (conference site)
Strategic scenarios in digital content and digital businessMarco Brambilla
This lesson was given in May 2009 at MIP, Politecnico di Milano. The audience included members of the Acer academy program.
Rights on reused content are maintained by respective owners.
See further information on my activity at:
http://home.dei.polimi.it/mbrambil/
and:
http://twitter.com/marcobrambi
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Created as a discussion starter for a "professional interaction" at Museums and the Web 2010. See paper written with Rich Cherry from the Balboa Park Online Collaborative at http://www.slideshare.net/edsonm/museum-commons-a-professional-interaction-museums-and-the-web-2010-michael-edson-and-rich-cherry (slideshare) and http://www.archimuse.com/mw2010/papers/edson-cherry/edson-cherry.html (conference site)
Museum Commons: A professional interaction (Museums and the Web 2010, Michael...Michael Edson
This paper was developed as a discussion guide for a "professional interaction" at teh 2010 Museums and The Web conference, http://www.archimuse.com/mw2010/index.html
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This report provides an analysis and exhaustive explanation of Copyright restrictions in order to encourage creators to choose Creative Commons licenses. The purpose is not only to give a clear understanding of why authors should chose Creative Commons licenses, but also to raise awareness of the harmful consequences of Copyright for the whole society or the public domain.
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An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
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The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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1. Creative Commons:
Useless (historical) Facts
Leonhard Dobusch
Freie Universität Berlin - School of Business & Economics
10 Years of Creative Commons
December 8, 2012, Berlin
6. II. The Concept - Central or Decentralized?
“ The overarching structural question is whether the
Commons should be centralized around a particular
”
website or distributed over the Internet.
7. II. The Concept - a Conservancy?
“ the concept of an intellectual property conservancy.
”
Eric F. Saltzman (May 1, 2001)
8. II. The Concept - enough storage capacity?
“ [A] Commons defined by quantity of content available
(or number of donations) will require more storage space
and less screening of content, while one focused on quality
will require expert content-selection, but perhaps
correspondingly less storage capacity. Servers, storage, and
salaried editors all cost money, and as a not-for-profit
entity, we must choose our expenses carefully.
”
10. II. The Concept - Tax Deductions?
“ We first pounded the promise of tax deductions as a
”
motivation for donors of intellectual property.
Eric F. Saltzman (May 1, 2001)
11. II. The Concept - the Greatest Concerns
“ It is too easy to imagine a scenario in which a
completely unregulated Commons turns into either a
junkyard for worthless content, or alternately, a repository
of Internet pornography.
”
12. III. The Licenses - Modules
CC Zero Attribution ShareAlike NonCommercial No Derivatives
13. III. The Licenses - Wording
„Artistic GPL“ ShareAlike
Public Domain License CC0
Additional Restrictions Attribution
NonCommercial Use Only
Unmodified Use Only No Derivatives
14. III. The Licenses - Inflation
Developmental Nations License
Sampling
Sampling Plus
Academic Use Only (not implemented)
Timed Donation (not implemented)
15. IV. Humbleness:
“ [T]here is no guarantee that if we build it, they will come.
”
17. Sources:
Documents of the Creative Commons meeting at May 7,
2001 at Harvard Law School‘s Berkman Center, online:
http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/creativecommons/
[26.11.2012]
Interview with Lawrence Lessig, Founder of Creative
Commons
Interview with Mike Linksvayer, former Vice-CEO of
Creative Commons