Cory just gave a rousing speech about the history of copyright and innovation. His basic theory is that the
technology industry has gone soft and people like Intel are selling out the startups. He cited examples (i.e. radio,
VCR, etc.) of technologies that didn't give in and changed the world for the better.
He also noted that someone at the conference donated $100,000 to the EFF during the conference, and asked that busy
technologists in the room "outsource" their concern to EFF by donating—or at the very least signing petitions.
Wasn't sure where I stood on Cory, but over time I've come to admire his steadfast belief in the freedom of technology
innovation.
Here's the MP3 file.
1. This is a really low quality recording - did you use an ambient room mic or something? Next time try going directly from PA Master into audio in with quarter inch to stereo small, the quality will be much higher.
Sorry, thanks,
J.D.
Posted at 6:38AM on Dec 19th 2005 by J.D.