Linked List: January 14, 2012

The Dubious Assumption Underlying SOPA 

Tim O’Reilly:

In the entire discussion, I’ve seen no discussion of credible evidence of this economic harm. There’s no question in my mind that piracy exists, that people around the world are enjoying creative content without paying for it, and even that some criminals are profiting by redistributing it. But is there actual economic harm?

White House Joins SOPA Opposition 

It’s not over yet, though.