The Iridium lesson We all know what is the cost of information these days. Those on the Internet demand it, those who produce it, like huge media companies, newspapers, TV networks and all, are learning it the hard way.
Information is free.
What we don't know is what it is worth. I don't mean those whose work actually revolves around receiving and processing information. They include everyone from journalists to Webspinners to authors, commentators and consultants, gossips, tipsters and inside traders. They have always used information as raw material, processed it in some way and made a living by selling it directly to the end user in books, newspapers, tip sheets and anonymous phone calls. This is the place where the glittering jewel of information will be owned, created, bought and sold like any other commodity.