Patents and Copyrights

here is the punch line

i really think that patents and copyrights are retarding innovation. 

I have worked for various scientific manufacturers, running their testing labs, leading development, planning and executing product testing.  I have defended patented technology both to prospective and doubtful customers, standards boards and experts alike.  i have been very fortunate to work for believers.  people that thought continuous innovation was a good idea.  what they never did was give enough time and thought to research and development.  they held this secret, this innovative thing/part/tech and yet they managed to squander it.  and i don't mean in a fiduciary manner, I mean in a change the world way.  competition, not collaboration is our standard.  to win, to best, to profit. why do we throttle our advancements in the interests of money?  this is not just in one community or vocation, this is EVERYWHERE.  You are not given access to the best because the best will not rise until there is free and open collaboration.  Why is it a crime to talk about what you know? 

otherwise the lawyers just keep getting richer...