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“Instant telecommunication allows better and updated information, lessons learnt and problems encountered to be exchanged and debated, it alerts us more quickly to problems and brings to many households around the world visions and information which hopefully spur us to action.” quote by Carol Bellamy
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“Instant telecommunication allows better and updated information, lessons learnt and problems encountered to be exchanged and debated, it alerts us more quickly to problems and brings to many households around the world visions and information which hopefully spur us to action.”

Carol Bellamy

About This Quote

Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1999

Instant communication spreads information quickly, enabling faster problem identification and collective action worldwide.

In simple terms: Fast communication helps people learn and act quickly.

Key Takeaway

Leverage real‑time data to address issues promptly.

Themes

technology communication global cooperation awareness

Mood

urgent optimistic concerned

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • disaster response
  • public health alerts
  • community organizing
  • policy making

Key Concepts

information diffusion collective response digital connectivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards ensure accurate rapid communication?
  • How can we balance speed with verification?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on rapid info can cause misinformation spread.

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