There is convincing evidence that artistic life, which is an important sector in all societies, is better off when the concept of copyright disappears. In the digital era the concept is outdated anyway. As a consequence, our common artistic creativity will no longer be the exclusive property of a few copyright industries and piracy will cease to exist. Knowledge and creativity become once again essential elements of the public domain. Moreover, surprisingly, without the system of copyright protection many artists in both Western and non-Western countries will earn a decent income.
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