A Conjecture on the Nature of Digital Information

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2014-04-23
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Lewis, David W.
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In this paper I will suggest a conjecture on the nature of digital information. One: When information is digital it is non-rival and can be reproduced and distributed at close to zero marginal cost. Two: When information is non-rival and can be reproduced and distributed at close to zero marginal cost people will want it to be open. Three: When information is open it encourages social production.

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Digital Information, Open Access, Social Production
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Open access publishing, Electronic information resources, Information networks -- Social aspects
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 https://doi.org/10.7912/C2JP8B
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