Data Quote by Angus Deaton
“High quality, open, transparent, and uncensored data are needed to support democracy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Data Policy, 2022
Democracy thrives when citizens can access clear, unbiased information without hidden agendas.
In simple terms: Open data fuels democratic health.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparent data sources.
Themes
democracy
transparency
information
citizen rights
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
policy
analytical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- government reporting
- academic research
- civic tech
- public debate
Key Concepts
data ethics
public policy
media literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure data remains unbiased?
- What safeguards protect against censorship?
A Different Perspective
Open data can be misused or weaponized if not responsibly managed.
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