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The Paradox of Information Being Both Free and Expensive
1:43:02 - 1:52:50 (09:47)
The speaker discusses the paradox of information and how it can be both free and expensive, but ultimately beneficial for publications because it leads to more valuable content being shared with larger audiences.
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The danger of an "us versus them" mentality is discussed after Alan Kay redirected his entire career due to a standing ovation and minds being blown by an idea.
1:43:02 - 1:45:14 (02:11)
Summary
The danger of an "us versus them" mentality is discussed after Alan Kay redirected his entire career due to a standing ovation and minds being blown by an idea. The speaker also warns against painting black and white pictures and encourages caution regarding statements that promote a division between groups like CrossFit enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts.
ChapterThe Paradox of Information Being Both Free and Expensive
Episode#281: Stewart Brand - The Polymath of Polymaths
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The phrase "information wants to be free" was coined by Stewart Brand in 1984 during the first-ever hackers conference he organized.
1:45:14 - 1:47:20 (02:06)
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The phrase "information wants to be free" was coined by Stewart Brand in 1984 during the first-ever hackers conference he organized. Brand believes that the accessibility of information is key to scientific progress, however, organizations like Elsevier who have paywalls for scientific journals are reluctant to take them down.
ChapterThe Paradox of Information Being Both Free and Expensive
Episode#281: Stewart Brand - The Polymath of Polymaths
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Information craves a wide audience and high value, so it both wants to be free and expensive.
1:47:20 - 1:49:43 (02:23)
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Information craves a wide audience and high value, so it both wants to be free and expensive.
ChapterThe Paradox of Information Being Both Free and Expensive
Episode#281: Stewart Brand - The Polymath of Polymaths
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Sharing paywalled articles on social media can be good for publications to capture a larger audience and entice readers to subscribe.
1:49:43 - 1:52:50 (03:07)
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Sharing paywalled articles on social media can be good for publications to capture a larger audience and entice readers to subscribe. It is common user behavior to click on a headline expecting to read an article, rather than going directly to a paywalled publication.