The movie showcases the impact of digital technology on the accessibility and distribution of information, as seen in the rapid spread of news about the comet. This parallels the rise of digital technology and the internet in making copyrighted material more widely available, challenging the traditional boundaries of IP protection.
The movie highlights the challenges governments and institutions face in balancing protecting creators' rights and promoting the common good. The suppression of information about the comet's threat can be compared to the limitations imposed by IP laws on the reuse and remixing of creative works.
Free change of ideas is encouraged in the movie when talking about the protagonists' efforts to warn humanity about the comet.
Companies have had to adapt their business models to make obtaining legal copies of copyrighted material more convenient and accessible. Similarly, Kate must navigate the rapidly changing landscape of media, politics, and public opinion to save the planet.
The film's critique of the obstacles faced by the protagonists in sharing vital information serves as an analogy for the barriers that IP laws may impose on creativity and cultural exchange.