Access Quote by Alexis Ohanian
“It turns out the Internet is this amazing resource for everyone who has access to it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Tech conference, 2015
The Internet provides a powerful, universal resource for those with access, emphasizing digital equity.
In simple terms: Internet is a great resource for those online.
Key Takeaway
Promote broader digital access.
Themes
technology
equity
information
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
social
technological
When to use this quote
- education
- business
- civic engagement
Key Concepts
digital divide
empowerment
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you help bridge the digital divide?
- What barriers exist for internet access?
A Different Perspective
Access gaps limit benefits.
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![“But [The Internet] is amazing in the same way a dishwasher is amazing--it enables you to do something you have always done a little easier than before.” quote by Marshall Poe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d96/marshall-poe-260531_dishwasher_but-the-internet-is-amazing-in-the-same_2751967.jpg)
![“[Internet] is amazing as much as human beings can be amazing, and it's debased and depraved and vile as human beings can be.” quote by Werner Herzog](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9f2/werner-herzog-964_depraved_internet-is-amazing-as-much-as-human-bei_994569.jpg)
