"Even if there were no illegal copying, the advent of digital distribution will put a lot of stress on the movie and music industry. When the distribution costs comes down, that puts more price pressure on the rest of the cost."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Music as articulated by Edward Felten. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Music provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

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About Edward Felten

Edward William Felten is an American computer scientist. At Princeton University, he served as the Robert E. Kahn Professor of Computer Science and Public Affairs, as well as being director of the Center for Information Technology Policy from 2007 to 2015 and from 2017 to 2019. In the Obama administration, he served as chief technologist of the Federal Trade Commission from 2011 to 2012 and as deputy chief technology officer of the United States from 2015 to 2017. Felten retired from Princeton University in July 2021. He then officially transitioned to Emeritus status. He also currently serves as Co-founder and Chief Scientist at Offchain Labs.

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