Amir Said

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June 8, 2026

by Amir Said

Copyright Law Is Complicated, Not Complex — With the Right Information, You Can Understand It

Studies show that when people do not know the facts about a given topic or issue, they rely on conjecture and misinformation. Conversely, when people know the facts about a given topic or issue, they tend to engage with it

April 8, 2026

by Amir Said

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Originality and the Presumption of A Proprietary Authorial Impulse

Authors do not create works free from the works that came before them, i.e. the works

Bookstores Must Change; An Entry Fee Isn’t The Answer To The Problem

A piece published by The New Yorker asks, “Should we pay to enter bookstores?” But such a question is rooted in bias and an improper understanding of the main challenge that bookstores face today.

March 31, 2026

Opinion

Sampling, AI Training, and Fair Use: The Misplaced Notion of Ethical/Non-Ethical Training

Immediately after any new major technological advancement emerges, people take sides. They become entrenched in hardcore positions that are based more on their opinion (what they feel) and far less on fact. And

March 31, 2026

Opinion