The Future of Knowledge Commodification

A new way to package and sell information on a question-by-question basis

Ever smaller packages of commodifiable "knowledge"

The evolution of knowledge and its accessibility has come a long way. From the scale of books to daily papers, and then to on-demand search through the likes of Yahoo and Google, we have seen a steady increase in the availability of information. In the 2010s, the rise of 24-hour news and the ability to receive hourly updates directly on our phones has further enhanced our access to knowledge.

From Shared "Search" to Custom, On Demand Answers

Recently, traditional search has become even more refined, providing more accurate answers to specific questions. However, the next big development in the commodification of knowledge will come on December 1st, 2022 with the introduction of a new way to package and sell information on a question-by-question basis. This knowledge will be unique to the individual and the specific conversation and moment in time, and will not be shared or read by anyone else.

A "Futures Market" For Knowledge???

In the future, there will even be futures markets for knowledge, as business owners will want to forecast and lock in prices for the questions they will need answered in the next quarter. The advent of AI agents that can provide better knowledge at a lower cost will also be a game-changer in this industry. Overall, the commodification of knowledge on a sentence-by-sentence basis is a significant development that will greatly impact the way we access and utilize information.