Copyright: How It Went Wrong

Why it was recommended

CGP Grey also did a fantastic video on the history of copyright and Disney's constant involvement.

Strong recommendationChardok · Original2017-12

What it covers

CGP Grey's five-minute animated explainer on how copyright terms grew from 14 years to life plus decades. It uses Disney and Star Wars examples to argue the system has gone. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

CGP Grey

Length

5 min 10 sec

Year

2011

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