The entertainment industry is growing, not shrinking, despite the claims of large media conglomerates and politicians. But things remain hard for DIY creators of all stripes.
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It might too late to organize your own swap event, but that doesn't mean you can't participate in this low-impact day of sharing and trading. Read more »
Did you celebrate the New Year by reading Waiting for Godot on your Kindle for free? Or watching Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea on Archive. Read more »
Finding a new home for unwanted media reveals a significant sharing inefficiency. Anyone who has urgently foisted unwanted books or CD's on reluctant friends prior to a cross-country move is familiar with the problem. Read more »
Years ago, I was bemoaning the difficulties of starting an Internet radio station: the royalty fees for broadcasting music online make it a difficult proposition for all but the most well-funded media organizations. Read more »
Upon the release of his divisive 2008 book Here Comes Everybody, Clay Shirky was besieged by media professionals: "what will happen to our careers in the brave new world of amateur media?" they asked. Read more »
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