If you’ve spent any time thinking about how we “own” our books, movies, or music these days, you’ve probably noticed how messy it’s gotten. Back when everything was physical, ownership was simple: you bought a book, it was yours; you bought a DVD, you could watch it whenever you wanted. But with digital media, things aren’t so straightforward. Licenses, DRM, and restrictive contracts have complicated what it even means to “own” something.