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How the Music Industry Demanded Fans to Steal Digital Music
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2:04:23 - 2:16:41 (12:18)

The music industry had a monopoly on the physical collection of music for many years, refusing to sell digital music and instead, opting to demand that people steal it. This delayed the growth of streaming and created a situation where music lovers felt misused by the industry.

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This podcast discusses Rhapsody's success in the digital music space and the challenges they faced in obtaining full catalog licenses from major music labels.
2:04:23 - 2:09:27 (05:04)
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Music Industry
Summary

This podcast discusses Rhapsody's success in the digital music space and the challenges they faced in obtaining full catalog licenses from major music labels.

Chapter
How the Music Industry Demanded Fans to Steal Digital Music
Episode
#193 – Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The music industry insisted on not selling digital music, leading people to look for that option which led to increased piracy instead of streaming services gaining popularity.
2:09:27 - 2:16:41 (07:13)
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Music Industry
Summary

The music industry insisted on not selling digital music, leading people to look for that option which led to increased piracy instead of streaming services gaining popularity.

Chapter
How the Music Industry Demanded Fans to Steal Digital Music
Episode
#193 – Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast