Episodes

  • The Internet Con
    Jul 2 2025

    Author and activist Cory Doctorow joins us to discuss The Internet Con, his call to reclaim internet control from Big Tech. From locked-down platforms to the illusion of choice online, Cory lays out how interoperability can break corporate monopolies—and why reshaping the digital landscape starts with empowering users to leave, remix, and reimagine the internet on their own terms.

    Grab your copy of The Internet Con: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3035-the-internet-con

    This conversation was recorded on 10/31/2023. Watch the full video recording at: https://archive.org/details/the-internet-con

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    34 mins
  • Live Dead
    Jun 18 2025

    Author John Brackett (Live Dead) is joined by musician and Grateful Dead scholar David Gans to discuss how live recordings—both official and fan-made—shaped the sound, story, and enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead. This episode explores what these tapes reveal about audience, authenticity, and the cultural power of the “live” experience.

    Grab your copy of Live Dead: https://dukeupress.edu/live-dead

    This conversation was recorded on 5/22/2025. Watch the full video recording at: https://archive.org/details/live-dead

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    56 mins
  • Copyright, AI, and Great Power Competition
    Jun 4 2025

    Authors Joshua Levine and Tim Hwang sit down with Lila Bailey to discuss Copyright, AI, and Great Power Competition. Together they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming copyright law—and how global powers are using IP policy as a strategic tool in the race for technological dominance.

    Grab your copy of Copyright, AI, and Great Power Competition: https://www.thefai.org/posts/copyright-ai-and-great-power-competition

    This conversation was recorded on 3/20/2025. Watch the full video recording at: https://archive.org/details/copyright-ai-and-great-power-competition-book-talk

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    36 mins
  • The Copyright Wars
    Jun 4 2025

    Historian Peter Baldwin joins copyright scholar Pamela Samuelson to unpack The Copyright Wars—a sweeping look at 300 years of trans-Atlantic copyright battles. From 18th-century publishing monopolies to today’s clashes between Big Tech, libraries, and the entertainment industry, this conversation reveals how history can illuminate the future of intellectual property in a digital world.

    Grab your copy of The Copyright Wars: https://archive.org/details/thecopyrightwars00bald

    This conversation was recorded on 12/15/2022. Watch the full video recording at https://archive.org/details/author-talk-peter-baldwin-the-copyright-wars

    Check out all of the Future Knowledge episodes at https://archive.org/details/future-knowledge

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    37 mins
  • Future Knowledge | Podcast Trailer
    May 26 2025

    Launching in June 2025, Future Knowledge explores the intersection of technology, culture, and information policy with leading authors, scholars, and experts. From copyright and open access to AI and digital preservation, we discuss the big issues shaping knowledge and creativity in the digital age. This podcast is brought to you by the Internet Archive and Authors Alliance.

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    2 mins