Strike the Root
Strike the Root
Strike the Root was a landmark event in the Mixterverse community, featuring Lawrence Lessig — the founder of Creative Commons and a leading advocate for free culture.
The Event
Strike the Root brought together members of the ccMixter community with Lawrence Lessig to explore the philosophical and practical foundations of remix culture and open licensing. The event's name reflects the idea of addressing the root causes of restrictive copyright — striking at the root of what limits creative freedom.
Significance
Lessig's involvement lent significant credibility and visibility to the ccMixter community. His advocacy for "free culture" and the legal frameworks he helped create (Creative Commons licenses) are the foundation on which the entire Mixterverse is built.