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Quote by Stewart Brand

“Information wants to be free. Information also wants to be expensive.”

Quote by Stewart Brand

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Stewart Brand, born on December 14, 1938, is an American writer whose work spans across ecology, design, information technology, and futurism. His most famous work is 'The Whole Earth Catalog', a guide to sustainable living and future technology that had a profound impact on the culture of the late 20th century. more

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