Free Ride

In "Free Ride," Robert Levine explores how the media industries, from newspapers to music and film, have been undermined by the shift to free digital content, leading to significant economic challenges for these sectors. The book traces the rise of digital sharing and the industry's subsequent loss of control over its value, highlighting pivotal moments and industry conflicts. Levine offers a detailed analysis of this transformation and presents ideas for how these industries might adapt and thrive in the digital age.