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[–] drwho@beehaw.org 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When we said that data was the new oil in the 80's, nobody listened.

They still haven't listened, but if you own stock in those companies at least it's profitable.

[–] Swim@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

abso fkn lutely. information is the oil of the 21st century.

[–] GunnarRunnar@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago

Hey, at least it's a renewable source.