Around Quote by Jonathan Zittrain
“Content zips around the Internet thanks to code - programming code. And code is subject to intellectual property laws.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk on Internet Architecture, 2015
Code enables rapid sharing online but is constrained by IP law, balancing innovation and protection.
In simple terms: Code spreads fast but faces legal limits.
Navigate IP while fostering open code.
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When to use this quote
- startup launches
- open source projects
- digital media distribution
- corporate R&D
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators protect work without hindering sharing?
- What policies best balance openness and rights?
Legal restrictions can stifle collaboration and slow progress.