Listen Now
Loading audio... Please wait for the audio to load before using controls.
0:0016:43
100%
Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Copying and imitation need not suppress creativity and can spur innovation.
Chapter 3: Copying can act as a foundation for creativity.
Chapter 4: Copying current inventions and tweaking them can generate entirely new innovations.
Chapter 5: Social norms can effectively regulate copying without requiring any intellectual property regulations.
Chapter 6: In the future, competition will drive innovation via tweaking.
Chapter 7: Creativity itself will carry on, even if some businesses will not.
Chapter 8: Copying is not disappearing, so businesses need to harness the power of imitation to thrive and prosper in the future.
Description
The Knockoff Economy challenges the idea that copying and imitation pose serious barriers for industries. Instead, it uses concrete examples to demonstrate how, in an age where copying is easier than ever before, innovation is at its historical zenith.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone interested in the creative industries, like fashion, music or food
- Creatives who want a fresh perspective on driving innovation
- Anyone interested in open-source models and their implications for innovation