The Information Revolution You’ve Never Heard Of

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Openly licensed resources foster breakthroughs in fields as varied as cancer treatment, reforestation, and education. For example, the non-profit OpenStax saved students $330 mil. on textbooks in 5 years. But the open revolution can accelerate. When policy promotes open materials it spurs a virtuous cycle of innovation that builds community and increases rates of discovery. We’ll discuss how opportunity and equity rise when policy encourages open resources and tech, and what you can do to help.