Episode
110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth?
30:59
Published: Wed Jan 16 2013
Description
The very long reach of Winston Churchill -- and how the British government is remaking copyright law.
Chapters
A discussion on Winston Churchill's skillful craft of language and his famous speeches, including the iconic "We shall fight on the beaches" speech.
00:00 - 01:31 (01:31)
Summary
A discussion on Winston Churchill's skillful craft of language and his famous speeches, including the iconic "We shall fight on the beaches" speech.
Episode110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
The podcast discusses how George Orwell's financial situation would have been different if he solely pursued writing, as opposed to politics.
01:31 - 07:04 (05:32)
Summary
The podcast discusses how George Orwell's financial situation would have been different if he solely pursued writing, as opposed to politics. The conversation revolves around Orwell's financial savvy and how he lived a luxurious life despite not earning a high income.
Episode110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
The Churchill estate charges almost a dollar per word for quotes from Winston Churchill, even if they were made in public speeches while he was serving as prime minister.
07:04 - 14:22 (07:18)
Summary
The Churchill estate charges almost a dollar per word for quotes from Winston Churchill, even if they were made in public speeches while he was serving as prime minister. This creates a significant financial burden for writers who want to include Churchill quotes in their books.
Episode110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Intellectual property rights that do not permit large-scale database queries and data mining across big databases will close down fields of innovations, including medical research, genomics, and museum digitization.
14:22 - 24:18 (09:56)
Summary
Intellectual property rights that do not permit large-scale database queries and data mining across big databases will close down fields of innovations, including medical research, genomics, and museum digitization. These copyright restrictions not only limit technological advancement but also have an impact on certain kinds of creators and cultural institutions.
Episode110. Who Owns the Words That Come Out of Your Mouth?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
The speaker argues that intellectual property can be beneficial in stimulating creativity through property rights but also notes that freely sharing ideas can have long term benefits for the creator.
24:18 - 30:36 (06:18)
Summary
The speaker argues that intellectual property can be beneficial in stimulating creativity through property rights but also notes that freely sharing ideas can have long term benefits for the creator.