All around us are the consequences of the most significant technological, and hence cultural, revolution in generations. Lawrence Lessig consequenceculturalgeneration Change image and share on social
When government disappears, it's not as if paradise will take its place. When governments are gone, other interests will take their place. Lawrence Lessig disappeargovernmentinterest Change image and share on social
Before the monopoly should be permitted, there must be reason to believe it will do some good - for society, and not just for monopoly holders. Lawrence Lessig goodholdermonopoly Change image and share on social
A culture without property, or in which creators can't get paid, is anarchy, not freedom. Lawrence Lessig anarchycreatorculture Change image and share on social
Believing we know what makes prosperity work, ignoring the nature of the actual prosperity all around, we change the rules within which the Internet revolution lives. These changes will end the revolution. Lawrence Lessig actualbelievechange share on social
If the Internet teaches us anything, it is that great value comes from leaving core resources in a commons, where they're free for people to build upon as they see fit. Lawrence Lessig buildcommoncore Change image and share on social