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“I understand the worries of many - not only here in this auditorium -, and some have already written to me to say that technical progress has lowered the threshold that stops people from helping themselves to protected works without the slightest embarrassment.” quote by Johannes Rau
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“I understand the worries of many - not only here in this auditorium -, and some have already written to me to say that technical progress has lowered the threshold that stops people from helping themselves to protected works without the slightest embarrassment.”

Johannes Rau

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Technological advances make it easier to access protected works, reducing embarrassment for those who use them.

In simple terms: Tech lowers barriers to using protected material.

Key Takeaway

Respect rights while adapting to new tech.

Themes

technology intellectual property ethics

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

policy ethical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • research
  • online publishing

Key Concepts

digital rights accessibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should laws evolve with technology?
  • What responsibilities do users have?
A Different Perspective

Balancing access with creator compensation is challenging.

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