Add Quote by Aaron Swartz
“We need to take information, wherever it is stored, make our copies and share them with the world. We need to take stuff that's out of copyright and add it to the archive. We need to buy secret databases and put them on the Web. We need to download scientific journals and upload them to file sharing networks... With enough of us, around the world, we’ll not just send a strong message opposing the privatization of knowledge — we’ll make it a thing of the past. Will you join us?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Open Access activism, 2010
Free access to information empowers society; sharing knowledge counters corporate control.
In simple terms: Open knowledge benefits all.
Key Takeaway
Promote open sharing of public information.
Themes
knowledge
freedom
activism
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- journalism
- software development
Key Concepts
intellectual property
digital rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical safeguards are needed for open data?
- How can we balance creator rights with public access?
A Different Perspective
Legal risks and privacy concerns can arise from unrestricted sharing.
