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“The absolute transformation of everything that we ever thought about music will take place within 10 years, and nothing is going to be able to stop it. I see absolutely no point in pretending that it's not going to happen. I'm fully confident that copyright, for instance, will no longer exist in…” quote by David Bowie
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“The absolute transformation of everything that we ever thought about music will take place within 10 years, and nothing is going to be able to stop it. I see absolutely no point in pretending that it's not going to happen. I'm fully confident that copyright, for instance, will no longer exist in 10 years.”

David Bowie

About This Quote

Source Interview: Future of Music, David Bowie, 1995

Music will be radically reshaped by technology within a decade, making current copyright obsolete.

In simple terms: Tech will change music fast.

Key Takeaway

Adapt to new creative models.

Themes

innovation technology artistic evolution

Mood

optimistic critical

Type

predictive inspirational

When to use this quote

  • record labels
  • independent artists
  • streaming platforms
  • legal frameworks

Key Concepts

digital media intellectual property cultural shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will artists sustain income?
  • What new rights are needed?
A Different Perspective

Transition may marginalize existing creators.

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