This image cannot be protected by copyright. Independent creators seem to prefer weaker intellectual property (IP) protections until it comes to AI. We can forgive a certain amount of hypocrisy here, since the original stance on IP probably wasn’t well considered, but it does make it hard to take these claims seriously. Saying “we should … Continue reading What are we trying to protect with IP?
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Who’s a Profit Maximizer
If you imagine a stereotypical economist, you’ll probably think of someone who assumes that people are rational and that firms maximize profits. This is one of those stereotypes that often turns out to be true, but creates all kinds of trouble because of assumptions about what it actually means. Profit maximizing is the less controversial … Continue reading Who’s a Profit Maximizer
Who Should Break Up?
Games companies seem to dissolve or get acquired, and so Embracer's announced breakup is a unique case for a company people already have strong opinions about. Embracer made a name for itself with a remarkable string of acquisitions, then had an equally remarkable fall once a $2 billion deal failed to materialize. This, along with … Continue reading Who Should Break Up?

