Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Week 8: Chapter 4 (part 1), Intellectual Property (videos from absence)

Name  Brittany Murphy                                                                                               Class time:11am
Author: Eric Schmidt
Date of Publication: February 6 2007
Book: ForeignPolicyMag channel on YouTube
Sections read:
1.       (Questioning) After reading this chapter/article what relevant questions do I have?

How receptive are people to having to pay for information such as newspapers?
2.     (Knowledge) Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a.                      ITunes proved the model that people want to repurpose their media.
b.               People want to be able to take their media with them.
c.                Eric Schmidt argues that people are willing to pay for their media
3.     (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?  
        Eric Schmidt is at a conference discussing the copyright law in the United States and the importance of intellectual property. Schmidt argues that it would be valuable for consumers to have to pay a fee for access to the information that they are interested in viewing.
4.     (Connections) How does one element in this article specifically relate to Postman (or at times I will ask you to compare to a different article read in class- edit as appropriate)?
       Postman argued the technological change is ecological in that it does not just have singular impact but rather impacts the entirety of society. In the case of copyright infringement there have been significant profit losses as a result of information being freely available on the internet, and it is causing companies to realize they must restructure.
5.     (ApplicationName a specific example or NEW solution for this type of problem/similar situation in society or that you have experienced – be specific and explain?  
      One example is Netflix, who were able to change the movie industry and provide videos to the public for a small monthly fee. This changed the industry forever, closing many video rental stores

Name       Brittany Murphy                                                                                   Class time: 11 am
Author: Tay Zonday
 (Questioning) After reading this chapter/article what relevant questions do I have?
What is chocolate rain referencing?
What sparked Tay Zonday to write this?

2.     (Knowledge)Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a.       Tay Zonday wants to be able to make his material affordable to the masses but says   that he would appreciate making money off the large companies.
b.       If you read through a few of the comments in the Elmo version, some people do not realize that the video was originally written by Tay Zonday.
c.        Tay Zonday is an example of just how connecting the web is.

1.       (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?  
Tay Zonday wrote a song and published it on YouTube, where it has been repurposed many times and published on to YouTube. This has allowed other users to gain popularity off his incredible success.
2.       (Connections) How does one element in this article specifically relate to Postman (or at times I will ask you to compare to a different article read in class- edit as appropriate)?
As Postman says, technological change is ecological, and has far reaching effects beyond what it is intended. Mediums such as YouTube allow users to create and recreate information with the capability of reaching a large audience.
3.       (ApplicationName a specific example or NEW solution for this type of problem/similar situation in society or that you have experienced – be specific and explain?  
For example, if you search YouTube for covers of any popular song of your choice, you are likely to receive hundred of results. People use the works of those who have more notoriety than them to aid in reaching a larger audience.
Name  Brittany Murphy                                                                                            Class time: 11 am
Author:
Date of Publication: April 17 2011
Book: Lars Ulrich, Chuck D And Charlie Rose On Napster
Sections read:
1.       (Questioning) After reading this chapter/article what relevant questions do I have?
What are other artist’s views on companies such as Napster?
What are other outlets for artists to make money aside from record sales?

2.     (Knowledge) Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a.        The argument presented that the industry has been controlled by big business and that Napster is giving the control back to the artist’s and the fans.
b.       Lars Ulrich claims it is not about the money, yet the whole issue is on who is profiting of these distributed works.
c.       The idea from Chuck D that there could be a solution were consumers obtain music for free, but artists are still able to make money.

2.       (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?  

Napster is a company that allows people to upload music files and then allows others to download them free of charge. This has caused a shift in the music industry and how people obtain music. Lars of Metallica is speaking out against Napster and argues that people do not have the right to their music tracks without purchasing them. Chuck D says that Napster is where in music industry is headed and it is the job of the artists to role with the punches.
4.     (Connections) How does one element in this article specifically relate to Postman (or at times I will ask you to compare to a different article read in class- edit as appropriate)?
According to Postman, there are winners and losers in every technological change. In the instance of Napster people are able to obtain free music, while young artists are able to provide their music to the public. The losers are the artists that are having their work stolen and are unable to make a product from it.
4.       (ApplicationName a specific example or NEW solution for this type of problem/similar situation in society or that you have experienced – be specific and explain?  
Companies such as Spotify have provided a solution for both artists and users. Spotify allows users to pay ten dollars a month, and with that they are able to create and download playlists, or listen to online radio.
Name  Brittany Murphy                                                                                              Class time: 11 am
Author: Laura Sydell
Date of Publication: Aug 21 2011
Book: Musicians Look For Pay In An MP3 World
Sections read:
1.       (Questioning) After reading this chapter/article what relevant questions do I have?
What are other examples of people who were able to make a living by providing free music to the public?
2.     (Knowledge)Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a.        The idea that free music allows people to gain notoriety without the chains of a record label.
b.       There were 2 billion track sales through iTunes while there are an approximate 15 billion illegal downloads.
c.        People are willing to pay for the music they want, if they are given a model which is conducive to their use patterns.
3.       (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?
The illegal music download software industry is wreaking havoc on the ability of artist ability to generate revenue through record sales, while lesser known artists are being afforded the opportunity to gain popularity.
4.       (Connections) How does one element in this article specifically relate to Postman (or at times I will ask you to compare to a different article read in class- edit as appropriate)?
According to Postman, there are winners and losers in every technological change. In the instance of illegal download people Jonathon Coleten was able to quit his day job and make music as a result of his ability to provide free music. The Losers would be those who are already famous and are losing record sales as a result of illegal download.

5.     (ApplicationName a specific example or NEW solution for this type of problem/similar situation in society or that you have experienced – be specific and explain?  
One solution would be Itunes, a online company that allows users to download songs and create playlists for a small fee.
Name Brittany Murphy                                                                                               Class time: 11 am
Author: STEVE HENN
Date of Publication: February 19, 2013
Book: As 3-D Printing Becomes More Accessible, Copyright Questions Arise

Sections read:
1.       (Questioning) After reading this chapter/article what relevant questions do I have?
How is this technology going to be moderated to protect copyright infringements?
2.     (Knowledge)Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a.        There will soon be 3d scanners the size of a Smartphone.
b.       The object is built a couple microns thick at a time.
c.        The 3d scanner by Microsoft  was the beginning of the revolution of affordable 3d printers.

2.       (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?  
3d printing is becoming more popular, which is causing concern among companies in reference to their intellectual property being infringed upon. 3d printing is becoming more affordable to the masses, for only a couple hundred dollars anyone is able to purchase one.
3.       (Connections) How does one element in this article specifically relate to Postman (or at times I will ask you to compare to a different article read in class- edit as appropriate)?
Postman state the technological change is ecological, meaning that one change can influence many others. The development of the Kinect by Microsoft made 3d scanners one hundredth of the price as they were previously. This made is more affordable for anyone to own a 3d printer, causing concern over copyright law protection.
5.     (ApplicationName a specific example or NEW solution for this type of problem/similar situation in society or that you have experienced – be specific and explain?  
One solution would be for companies who feel their rights are being infringed upon to sell their intellectual property to those who wish to print it themselves. This allows for the user to still be able to print how they like, while the company adapts to the changing world.


Name Brittany Murphy                                                                    Class time: 11 am.
Author: MELISSA BLOC                                                                             
Date of Publication: November 08, 2010
Book: Cooks Source, Copyright And Public Domain
Sections read:
1.       (Questioning) After reading this chapter/article what relevant questions do I have?
What are the penalties for reposting another’s work while still giving them credit?
2.     (Knowledge) Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:
a.       There is a mindset that everything on the Internet belongs to whoever can access it.
b.       Gaudino never received anything in return for her material being taken.
c.        The difference between referencing a work and using it to create your own opinions is vital in appropriate conduct on the internet.

2.       (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?  
Guadino had an article she wrote taken and published on Cooks website without permission. This began the topic of the importance of copyright laws and how they are not being respected.
3.       (Connections) How does one element in this article specifically relate to Postman (or at times I will ask you to compare to a different article read in class- edit as appropriate)?
Postman claimed that there are winners and losers to every bit of technological change and this is reiterated in this situation. The winners are the consumers who have readily available information, while the original authors are the losers as they are not receiving any compensation for their work.
4.       (ApplicationName a specific example or NEW solution for this type of problem/similar situation in society or that you have experienced – be specific and explain?  
I have personally had images stolen from my personal Instagram account and used as advertisements for programs that I have never endorsed. Unfortunately, there was not much of a solution for me except to comment on the photo stating that it was mine and not authorized to use. Instagram allows the reposting of imagery and users must be aware of the information they are providing to the public.






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