Information doesn't want to be free. Information wants to…
“Information doesn't want to be free. Information wants to be valuable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Open Source Conference, 1999
Information seeks value, not unrestricted access; it thrives when it has worth and purpose.
In simple terms: Information prefers value over free access.
Key Takeaway
Create value to protect information.
Themes
information
value
control
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- software development
- content creation
- data management
- knowledge sharing
Key Concepts
economics
property rights
digital ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance openness with value?
- What makes information valuable?
A Different Perspective
Free distribution can undermine incentives for creation.