## Form Small Groups for Discussion - Form a small group of 3-5 people - For each prompt: - Discuss the prompt with your group for five minutes - Choose someone to share your group's thoughts with the rest of the class --- ## Prompt 1: Review the Readings - What stood out to you in the readings? - What did you particularly agree or disagree with? - What remaining questions do you have? --- ## Prompt 2: Pros and Cons of Copyright Law - Reflect on the costs and benefits of copyright law for society - How might strong copyright laws benefit society? - What are the social costs of strong copyright laws? --- ## Prompt 3: Changes to Copyright Law - The readings discussed the complexity of copyright law, and the harsh penalties associated with violating the law - Have you ever pirated a copyrighted work? - Suppose you were prosecuted for piracy. [Currently, you could be liable for $750 to $150,000 for each pirated work.](https://www.eff.org/wp/collateral-damages-why-congress-needs-fix-copyright-laws-civil-penalties) - Is this fair? If not, what should the penalties be? - What nuances should the law capture (e.g., what kind of media is being copied, how it is being used, and by whom)? --- ## CSCI 103’s License