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“Why do people deserve a penny when they update their Facebook status? Because they'll spend some of it on you.”

Quote by Jaron Lanier

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Jaron Lanier is a writer, musician, and computer scientist. He is renowned for his pioneering work in the field of virtual reality (VR) and is recognized for his critical analysis of network culture in his book 'You Are Not a Gadget'. more

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