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Jaron Lanier is an American computer scientist, composer, and author recognized as a pioneer in virtual reality. His work explores the intersection of technology, society, and human consciousness. He advocates for ethical technology development and is a prominent critic of the effects of social media. Here are 58 of his quotes:

I'd much rather see a world where, when you make some quirky comment on a blog or news story or you upload a video clip, instead of just a moment of fame for your pseudonym, you'll get 50 bucks. The first time that happens, you'll realise that you're a full-class citizen. You have the potential to make money from the system. (Jaron Lanier)
I mean, you can't have advertising be the only official business of the information economy if the information economy is going to take over. View quote
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We're losing track of the vastness of the potential for computer science. We really have to revive the beautiful intellectual joy of it, as opposed to the business potential. View quote
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The interesting thing about advertising is that the things that annoy us sometimes about it are really human. It's us looking at ourselves - and like all human endeavors it's imperfect. View quote
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After my mother's death, I had such difficulty relating to people. View quote
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I'm not in any sense anti-Facebook. View quote
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I've occasionally been wrong about certain things, which is in a way more delightful than being right. View quote
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What does it mean to not be alone? I've approached that question through music, technology, writing and other means. View quote
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Jaron Lanier

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Occupation: American Artist
Born: May 3, 1960
Quotes count: 58
Wikipedia: Jaron Lanier

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