[throw74774]

How does it help humanity as a whole if nobody is able to capture any value for their work?

[satvikpendem]

What kind of "value" are they capturing?

In my viewpoint, something one makes which can be built upon by another freely and without limit is what helps humanity. I don't want anyone necessarily trying to capture rent-seeking "value" out of their work that cannot be extended by others. That is one reason why I abhor copyright, patents, and intellectual property in general.

[nickfromseattle]

Is an LLM that slurps up all data created ever, without compensating the creators of that data, and then charges for that access not the definition of "rent seeking"?

Next question, does this share similarities with academic journals that most folks do consider rent seeking organization?

[throw74774]

You cannot extend anyone’s work if you have no food or resources.

[casey2]

Does "work" here mean buying rights to books? And since Pearson aren't paying their fair share, why should the public do the work of holding a trial?

[throw74774]

What do you mean they aren’t paying their fair share? You just said they bought the rights.

Also it seems like you are saying we should just pre-judge cases without using the courts. Basically just end the rule of law. Not sure that’s a good plan.