From the perspective of information gathering, this is probably both the best and the worst time to be alive in human history. The internet has revolutionized the availability of data. If you need anything, just search for it in the internet right at the comfort of your home. No need to run out to a library. Having said that, here are some useful links for learning, as well as gathering public data. This list will be continuously updated as new sources as discovered.
Are you an investor or a philanthropist?
