The Ten Finger Discount: Philosophy And Ethics Of Modern Piracy

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Mjg

The premise of this talk is to discuss the side of piracy barely represented in the media sector. When it comes to piracy, who is driven to pirate (software, music, movies, books), and who is driven to acquire? What is going on in their head that makes them want/need to do it? What are the beliefs these people hold that makes their actions proper…right…heroic? Is it their rebellious nature? Is it their way to “stick it to the man?“ Is it for the glory and fame in the pirating community? Or is it just because they can’t afford it? This isn’t meant to be a discussion on why pirating is bad. This isn’t meant to be a discussion on why pirating is good. This is meant to tease out WHY we pirate, WHY we provide others with the means to pirate, and WHY we feel the need to acquire the things we want without spending money on them. I don’t have the answers. I don’t know every angle on the situation. But by asking these questions and having this type of discussion we can better shape some thoughts around modern piracy from an involved group that is barely listened to.