Around the world Quote by Alicia Garza
“The open source nature of the Internet is both a blessing and a curse, because just as much as we can watch what's happening around the world, we can also be watched.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Keynote on Internet Ethics, 2021
The Internet’s openness offers both transparency and surveillance, making it a double‑edged sword for privacy and freedom.
In simple terms: Open internet = visibility + risk.
Key Takeaway
Balance openness with privacy safeguards.
Themes
privacy
surveillance
openness
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
ethical
technological
When to use this quote
- online activism
- data protection
- government monitoring
- social networking
Key Concepts
digital rights
security policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we protect privacy while staying open?
- What policies best guard against surveillance?
A Different Perspective
Too much openness can threaten safety.
