The document discusses several issues with the current system of copyright and access to knowledge. It notes that most publicly funded research cannot be easily accessed or reused by the public. Libraries are spending large amounts on journal subscriptions. Younger educators often have to build teaching resources from scratch due to a lack of access. The potential of the internet to more widely share and build upon knowledge is not being fully realized due to restrictive copyright laws. The document advocates for more open licensing of publicly funded work, including research, educational resources, and cultural heritage materials, using Creative Commons licenses to expand access to knowledge for the public and support continued knowledge creation.