Books Quote by Alexandra Elbakyan
“Seriously, I feel more like a revolutionary because the final goal is not only to download all the articles and books and give open access to them, but to change legislation is such a way that free distribution of research papers will not face any legal obstacles.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Open Access Advocacy, 2020
Open access aims to remove legal barriers, making research freely available for all.
In simple terms: Free research benefits everyone.
Key Takeaway
Support open‑access policies.
Themes
open access
legislation
knowledge sharing
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic publishing
- policy reform
- education
- technology development
Key Concepts
intellectual property
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance creators’ rights with open access?
- What incentives encourage open sharing?
A Different Perspective
Legal challenges may persist.
