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Psychology · 19 min

How Music Got Free

By Stephen Witt

The story of how music became 'free' is a profound examination of digital technology's chaotic impact on established industries and the very concept of value. This episode explores the human drama of disruption, desire, and the shifting sands of culture when art becomes universally accessible.

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“The story of how music became 'free' is a profound examination of digital technology's chaotic impact on established industries and the very concept of value. This episode explores the human drama of disruption, desire, and the shifting sands of culture when art becomes universally accessible.”

— Stephen Witt, How Music Got Free

What it is about

music industry, digital disruption, piracy

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of music industry, digital disruption, piracy and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Stephen Witt brings a credible and useful lens to music industry, digital disruption, piracy, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

About the author

Stephen Witt

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