Age Quote by Paul Saffo
“"Point of view" is that quintessentially human solution to information overload, an intuitive process of reducing things to an essential relevant and manageable minimum... In a world of hyperabundant content, point of view will become the scarcest of resources...”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Future of Information", 2006
A personal perspective filters abundant data, making it a scarce and valuable resource.
In simple terms: Your viewpoint is a rare filter.
Cultivate a clear point of view.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- media consumption
- content creation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what matters?
- Can multiple viewpoints coexist?
May bias the filtered view.