Fair use enables creativity from "summary" of The Future of Ideas by Lawrence Lessig
Fair use is a critical component of our copyright system, enabling creativity to flourish by allowing people to build upon existing works without the need for permission. This concept recognizes that in order for new ideas to be born, individuals must be free to engage with and transform the ideas of others. Without fair use, creativity would be stifled, as every new work would require the approval of the original creator. This would create a system in which only a select few could produce new works, while the majority would be limited by the constraints of copyright law. By allowing for the fair use of existing works, individuals are able to remix, reinterpret, and re...
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