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“The most important feature of an information economy, in which information is defined as surprise, is the overthrow, not the attainment, of equilibrium. The science that we have come to know as information theory establishes the supremacy of the entrepreneur because it appreciates the powerful connection between destruction and what Schumpeter described as "creative destruction," between chaos and creativity.”

Quote by George Gilder

Book:Knowledge and Power: The Information Theory of Capitalism and How it is Revolutionizing our World

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Knowledge and Power: The Information Theory of Capitalism and How it is Revolutionizing our World

This book delves into the intersection of information theory and capitalism, analyzing how information dynamics influence economic systems and societal transformations. more

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George Gilder, born on November 29, 1939, is an American writer, economist, and technology critic. His works cover economics, technology, and public policy, offering profound insights into free markets and technological innovation. more

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