Belongs Quote by Alexandra Elbakyan
“Scientific knowledge belongs to humanity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Open Access Advocacy, 2020
Knowledge should be shared freely, belonging to all humanity rather than restricted by ownership.
In simple terms: Science is a shared human resource.
Key Takeaway
Support open access to research.
Themes
ethics
science
accessibility
community
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advocacy
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic publishing
- policy making
- education
- NGO work
Key Concepts
public good
information equity
collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can open access be sustainably funded?
- What responsibilities come with shared knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Economic models may resist open sharing.
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