Can you think of any recent writing, or art, about it being somehow intellectually damaging, or spiritually dangerous, or in any other way harmful to constantly be plugged into content, particularly via an ipod or some other mp3 player? [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Apr 25, 2009 - 17 answers

What are some other "intellectual" or though-provoking websites like: TED.com BigThink.org Fora.tv Also, what are, in your opinion, some of the best books in the following topics: -economics -investing -psychology -design -religion -self-help [more inside]
posted by meta.mark on Jan 16, 2009 - 27 answers

What are some good intellectual magazines? [more inside]
posted by clueless22 on Dec 2, 2008 - 45 answers

I love counterfeiting. Especially counterfeit toys and clothes, cars and other crazy items! I LOVE counterfeiting. I want to explore the possibility of a career in intellectual property law or other careers that have to do with counterfeiting (like: becoming a counterfeiter!) [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on May 22, 2008 - 13 answers

I would like to be the bright kid again, but I've just turned 30. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by dcrocha on May 17, 2008 - 33 answers

I've been offered a new contract/consulting job where I would be paid not by the hour or for a specific deliverable, but at a flat weekly rate. Under this arrangement, how might I make intellectual property distinctions between works that will belong to this client, and outside works I may do for myself or others? [more inside]
posted by weston on Apr 8, 2008 - 12 answers

How to find someone to be an intellectual mentor for them? The difficulties I see in finding someone are: 1) I'm not around many new people (esp. younger) that would be interested and 2) why would they choose me? [more inside]
posted by Furious Fitness on Dec 29, 2007 - 39 answers

So, I was listening to the new Saul Williams album and its awesome. Can you recommend other more intellectual hip hop.
posted by khaibit on Dec 14, 2007 - 40 answers

An artist friend of mine was surprised to see his artwork used without permission on a flier for a band. He had posted the artwork on his website. What can/should he do to stop the misuse? I know that he automatically holds a copyright on the work as its creator. (I have advised him to post watermarked versions of his work in the future to prevent future misuse.)
posted by espertus on May 26, 2007 - 13 answers

can someone form an LLC specifically and solely based on another individual's work/product -- without telling/consulting them? A *LOT*-- [more inside]
posted by msshe on Jan 18, 2007 - 27 answers

Can someone help me find an article that defends american football NOT baseball as the thinking man's game? [more inside]
posted by indiebass on Aug 9, 2006 - 14 answers

My Dad sells computer games on the Internet as a hobby. He has done nothing to protect his intellectual property rights other than placing a copyright notice on an "About" screen. He thinks Nintendo might like one of his game ideas and would like to contact them about it. Should he be concerned about protecting his IP rights before contacting Nintendo or is it too late? [more inside]
posted by lizjohn on May 14, 2006 - 13 answers

I really enjoy Arts and Letters Daily and Political Theory Daily Review. Are there any german equivalents?
posted by austin5000 on Feb 26, 2006 - 3 answers

How to I protect my book from being adapted to film/screen/movie without my permission? [more inside]
posted by bkdelong on Feb 22, 2006 - 14 answers

What are the Intellectual Property Rights boundaries for revenue-generating blogs that recycle others' work? [more inside]
posted by billysumday on Apr 6, 2005 - 7 answers