Change Quote by Lawrence Lessig
“The danger in media concentration comes not from the concentration, but instead from the feudalism that this concentration, tied to the change in copyright, produces.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk on Media Policy, 2008
Media concentration risks creating feudal-like control, especially when combined with copyright changes.
In simple terms: Concentration plus copyright can create feudal control.
Guard against media monopolies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- media ownership
- copyright law
- digital platforms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do copyright laws enable concentration?
- What safeguards can prevent feudal control?
Complex economic forces also shape media landscapes.