Data Quote by David Brin
““Information is not like money or any other commodity. The cracks that it can slip through are almost infinitely small, and it can be duplicated at almost zero cost. Soon information will be like air, like the weather, and as easy to control.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview at TechCrunch Disrupt, 2015
Information spreads effortlessly, becoming ubiquitous and cheap, making control both possible and challenging.
In simple terms: Information is everywhere and cheap.
Key Takeaway
Focus on ethical data stewardship.
Themes
technology
information
control
ethics
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
philosophical
technological
When to use this quote
- policy making
- digital marketing
- privacy law
- education
- media planning
Key Concepts
diffusion
network effects
surveillance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we protect privacy when data is free?
- What regulations balance innovation and control?
A Different Perspective
Zero‑cost duplication can erode value and privacy.
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