Should "Happy Birthday" be Protected by Copyright?

The video explores the copyright history of the song 'Happy Birthday', highlighting its popularity and the complexities of copyright law. It discusses the purpose of copyright, the concept of public domain, and how copyright terms have been extended over time. The video also examines the cultural impact of copyright laws and questions whether they stifle creativity. It concludes by considering the balance between incentivizing creators and making culture accessible to the public.

Who are the original creators of the song 'Happy Birthday'?

• Patty and Mildred Hill

• Warner Music Group

• Justin Bieber and Katy Perry

• George Romero and James Joyce

What is one of the main purposes of copyright laws?

• To limit the number of songs a person can create

• To make all works immediately available to the public

• To ensure all songs are free to perform in public

• To incentivize creators and protect their works

What happens to a work when its copyright expires?

• It is sold to the highest bidder

• It is destroyed

• It enters the public domain

• It becomes illegal to use

How have copyright terms changed over time?

• They have been abolished

• They have increased

• They have decreased

• They have remained the same

Which company currently holds the copyright for 'Happy Birthday'?

• EMI Records

• Warner Music Group

• Universal Music Group

• Sony Music

What ethical question does the video raise about copyright?

• Should all songs be free?

• Is it ethical to remix songs?

• Is it fair to extend copyright indefinitely?

• Should creators be paid more?

What is a potential downside of works entering the public domain?

• Works are destroyed

• Works become illegal to use

• Creators earn more money

• Creators lose control over their work