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1. 1. How Music Got Free

   The End of an Industry, the Turn of the Century, and the Patient Zero of Piracy

   

   The book delves into the transformative journey of the music industry in the digital age, focusing on the advent of the MP3 format and its profound impact on music distribution. It weaves together the stories of a German audio engineer who developed the MP3 technology, a music industry executive grappling with the changing landscape, and a factory worker involved in leaking music online. Through these interconnected narratives, the book explores themes of innovation, piracy, and the struggle of traditional industries to adapt to technological advancements, ultimately highlighting the complex interplay between technology and culture.

   The 17010th Greatest Book of All Time