Community Quote by Bruce Schneier
“This is not the internet the world needs, or the internet its creators envisioned. We need to take it back. And by we, I mean the engineering community.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk on internet governance, 2023
The current internet diverges from its original purpose; engineers must reclaim its direction.
In simple terms: Internet is off track; engineers should guide it back.
Key Takeaway
Engineers must steer internet toward original values.
Themes
technology
ethics
governance
community
responsibility
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advice
call to action
When to use this quote
- policy making
- software development
- community organizing
- tech education
Key Concepts
digital commons
platform design
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- How can engineers influence internet policy?
- What values should guide future internet design?
A Different Perspective
Reclaiming control may clash with commercial interests and regulatory hurdles.
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