open access and compensation for content creators - 5 views

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  #1 c maggard on 02 Oct 14

   

  Dr Willinksy's constant distinction between the intellectual property of medical and scientific researchers and pop music was attention getting, because while they are the same thing...they aren't. There is no doubt open access to medical research is of incredible value to doctors, and has the capacity it impact every one of us every day. But of concern is how, in our modern, commerce-based society, do we ensure those who do the work and host the information are fairly compensated. Additionally, it begs the question, are the creators of other kinds of content unfairly compensated in the other direction, especially when compared to the lifesaving contributions to society made by those whose work is provided to anyone, anywhere at any time, for free.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dr Willinksy's constant distinction between the intellectual property of medical and scientific researchers and pop music was attention getting, because while they are the same thing...they aren't. There is no doubt open access to medical research is of incredible value to doctors, and has the capacity it impact every one of us every day. But of concern is how, in our modern, commerce-based society, do we ensure those who do the work and host the information are fairly compensated. Additionally, it begs the question, are the creators of other kinds of content unfairly compensated in the other direction, especially when compared to the lifesaving contributions to society made by those whose work is provided to anyone, anywhere at any time, for free.</div>

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  #2 lenjomaydresden on 20 Nov 14

   

  Isn't it a privilege to do the work? those who freely share their work will finaly succed over those who want to Combine their work with personal power. Remember Popper saying about scientists they have to give up authority thinking. Deontologic attitudes are childish. But our societies still force in that way...

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Isn't it a privilege to do the work? those who freely share their work will finaly succed over those who want to Combine their work with personal power. Remember Popper saying about scientists they have to give up authority thinking. Deontologic attitudes are childish. But our societies still force in that way...</div>

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