Wed July 27 Debate: Copyright, Technology & the Arts

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Here is a formal announcement of the debate/panel discussion we'll be having. Feel free to forward it to people or mailing lists or blog about it. Note that our location has WiFi, so it would be nice if someone could do some liveblogging about the event.
The venue will be different this time: at Walden Internet Village rather than Stagg's head.
I am still working on confirming panelists. Feel free to forward names of people who would be good for that.
An administrative note: From this point on, I'm going to send announcements solely through the copynight.org mailing list, and not from my personal email. I realize if you're receiving this email, you don't have to worry, but this will be the only month that you'll receive 2 announcements.
I'm going to send a brief reminder a few days before the event actually takes place.
Last month's meeting went very well (though we arrived late and had to sit on the outside deck at Stagg's Head--hot!).

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Event: Public Debate: Copyright, Technology and the Arts
Date: Wednesday July 27, 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Nexus Cafe, 2828 Rogerdale (a block away from Rogerdale and Westheimer).
On the second floor of Walden Internet Village Apartments (http://www.waldenweb.com/Locations/Walden_of_Westchase/body_walden_of_westchase.html )
Cost: Free. (Also free WiFi onsite!)
Map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&formtype=address&searchtype=address&cat=&address=2828%20Rogerdale%20Rd&city=Houston&state=TX&zipcode=77042%2d3511

Debate Topics:
1. Does current copyright law help or hurt artists?
2. Will technological innovation increase or decrease copyright infringement?
3. What is the impact of Grokster vs. MGM Supreme Court decision on publishers, web site owners and inventors?

This debate will feature a panel discussion of local experts.
This event is sponsored by Copynight Houston, a monthly social gathering of people interested in restoring balance in copyright law. We meet over drinks once a month in many cities to discuss new developments and build social ties between artists, engineers, filmmakers, academics, lawyers, and many others. (More information: http://www.copynight.org/; sign up for our mailing list).
Contact: Robert Nagle : idiotprogrammer@fastmailbox.net
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