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“We have for the first time an economy based on a key resource [Information] that is not only renewable, but self- generating. Running out of it is not a problem, but drowning in it is.” quote by John Naisbitt
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“We have for the first time an economy based on a key resource [Information] that is not only renewable, but self- generating. Running out of it is not a problem, but drowning in it is.”

John Naisbitt

About This Quote

Source Book: Megatrends, 1982

Information is a renewable, self‑generating resource; scarcity isn’t the issue, overload is.

In simple terms: Too much info can drown us.

Key Takeaway

Manage information flow wisely.

Themes

technology information economics

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

cautionary analytical

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • personal productivity
  • policy

Key Concepts

data overload digital age

Questions to Reflect On

  • What filters do you use to prioritize data?
  • How can organizations avoid drowning in information?
A Different Perspective

Information overload can paralyze decision‑making.

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