Business Quote by Clare Rewcastle Brown
“I discovered the Internet. I started seeing how much company information was out there - they didn't think it would be accessible to a middle-aged journalist sitting in her kitchen in England.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2015
Realized that digital information is widely available, even to non‑technical individuals.
In simple terms: Internet info is accessible to anyone.
Key Takeaway
Leverage online resources for research.
Themes
information access
media
technology
democratization
Mood
curious
empowered
Type
observational
informative
When to use this quote
- journalism
- research
- personal inquiry
- public policy
Key Concepts
digital literacy
information asymmetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How does easy access change investigative work?
- What barriers still exist for ordinary users?
A Different Perspective
Access may be limited by paywalls or censorship.
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