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Open Info

Our world is becoming more dependent upon information. Our communications, artificial intelligence, hardware, even currency and markets now depend upon information technology. But as time goes on, most of this information is becoming the private property of just a handful of corporations. We are losing our freedoms and being oppressed by these powerful monopolies.

We the people need to create an alternative, open economy that gives equal opportunities for people all over the world. To accomplish this goal, we need an economy where everyone is free to use, study, modify, and share the works produced.

What is Open Info?

Like the free and open source software movements, we define Open Info as any work where you have:

  1. The freedom to use that work for any purpose
  2. The freedom to study and modify the work
  3. The freedom to copy and share the work to help your neighbor

These three essential freedoms are what defines Open Info. We want to bring these same principles into the 21st century because we now live in an interconnected era where most than just PCs are running software. We apply the principles of Open Info to any creative work, including software, hardware, artwork, data, and more.

Why Openness Matters

Freedom

Open information gives users freedom and control over their own software. With corporate censorship on the rise, there is a serious risk that legitimate speech will get banned. For example, Christian preaching and Bible teaching all over the world is getting censored on big networks like Google, Facebook, and YouTube. Without Open Info, the Christian community is at serious risk of losing access to the Bible.

As another example, corporations often censor criticism of their company or brand. Without Open Info,

Equal Access

Avoiding Vendor Lock-In

Open info gives users freedom and control.

Control and Customization

and networks to ensure that we have software that protects acy.

Privacy

Cultural

Cost-effective

Education and Transparency

Quality

Transparency

Community