Keynote: I CAN'T LET YOU DO THAT DAVE: why the opposite of "free" is "slave"

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Cory Doctorow discusses digital rights and control, arguing that lack of user autonomy creates conditions akin to being a 'slave.' He examines technologies and business practices that limit user freedom—such as proprietary software, DRM, and centralized services—and advocates for alternatives that preserve user agency and ownership.

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