Information, long of reach, devastating, and as a side benefit, a substance with no serious legal repercussions, was superior to any other form of power.

Louise Erdrich
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Information is a powerful tool, and it’s not a surprise to anyone that a person with knowledge knows things that others cannot. But the power of information is so much more than just having knowledge. For example, information can be used to expose lies, or destroy reputations. It can also be used to punish those who have done wrong.

In the past, this was not possible because of the law. In most countries, it is illegal to use force against another person. In some countries, it is considered assault to see if someone has a weapon.

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