Data Quote by Anonymous
“My research, even before 1972, moved in directions beyond those cited for the Nobel Memorial Prize. Most of it, in one way or another, deals with information as an economic variable, both as to its production and as to its use.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Lecture, 1972 (hypothetical)
Information can be treated as a commodity, influencing both its creation and consumption.
In simple terms: Info is an economic resource.
Consider information's economic impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research funding
- policy making
- technology development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing data as a commodity affect privacy?
- What ethical safeguards are needed?
Treating info as a commodity may overlook ethical concerns.