"I personally think intellectual property is an oxymoron. Physical objects have a completely different natural economy than intellectual goods. It's a tricky thing to try to own something that remains in your possession even after you give it to many others"

John Perry Barlow's quote suggests that copyright is a paradox. He believes that physical objects and intellectual items have different economies, which it is difficult to own something that can be shared with many individuals. He implies that intellectual property is not a tangible product, and for that reason can not be owned in the same way as physical items. This quote highlights the problem of attempting to control something that can be shown many people, and the need to find a balance between securing intellectual property and enabling it to be shared. Barlow's quote likewise suggests that copyright should be appreciated and protected, however not to the point where it is not accessible to others.