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“Knowledge is and will be produced in order to be sold, it is and will be consumed in order to be valorised in a new production: in both cases, the goal is exchange” quote by Jean-Francois Lyotard
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“Knowledge is and will be produced in order to be sold, it is and will be consumed in order to be valorised in a new production: in both cases, the goal is exchange”

Jean-Francois Lyotard

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Knowledge is produced and consumed as commodities, constantly exchanged and re‑valued in new productions.

In simple terms: Ideas become market goods that are bought and sold.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the commercial cycle of knowledge.

Themes

commodification exchange postmodernism

Mood

critical reflective

Type

philosophical analytical

When to use this quote

  • academic publishing
  • tech innovation
  • media content creation
  • education policy

Key Concepts

philosophy economics media studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is all knowledge meant to be monetized?
  • How does this affect intellectual freedom?
A Different Perspective

Treating knowledge purely as a commodity may undermine its intrinsic value.

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