The $8 billion iPod

Actual numbers from entertainment industry lawyers and lobbyists form the basis for this, frankly, unbelievable talk about Copyright Math(TM).

http://www.ted.com/talks/rob_reid_the_8_billion_ipod.html

While this talk may seem amusing, the figures he quotes are used to justify all sorts of real world implications for you and I. The Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Act came into power last year, the US Embassy attempted to write Section 92A for New Zealand, and now new trade agreements are being negotiated.

Next time you see unbelievable claims, specifically of a numerical nature, question the figures.

And remember to insure your music collection. It’s worth billions.