Editorial Review
A simple observation lies at the heart of the Exposure book: that as different areas of culture start flowing in digital networks, it becomes self-defeating for artists, publishers, labels, and also regular people to insist for control over the distribution of their own creations. Although the fact is simple, its repercussions are only starting to be understood in their full complexity. At Aula, we have referred to these economic, social and legal repercussions as the "exposure" of art, ideas, and everyday life.
The book is a collection of essays, talks, and discussions from various contributors. The first part of the book introduces the problem that is facing copyright laws in this changing landscape, with special emphasis on the future of copyrighted music. The second part describes the personal publishing wave, which challenges the speed and credibility of traditional journalism as independent news, arts and culture, and professional weblogs proliferate around the world. The third part discusses the privacy concerns that individuals have in a world where personal messages, photos and home videos can travel freely, and touches on the implications this has for democratic government.
Finally, in the epilogue, an argument is made for legalizing the free distribution of copyrighted content from person to person. To ensure fair compensation to the creators of digitalized art, a pool of money collected from network access providers, and dealt out to the artists according to estimated distribution statistics, is offered as the most attractive solution.
The book is essential reading for professionals in media, technology, and communication industries, and a valuable reference for academics in related fields. We recommend it as a serious resource for anyone thinking playfully about the future of art and social softwares.
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