Experience Quote by Dave Eggers
““I was born into a town and a family and the town ad my family happened to me. I own none of it. It is everyone's. It is shareware. I like it, I like having been a part of it, I would kill or die to protect those who are part of it, but I don not claim exclusivity. Have it Take it from me. Do with is what you will. Make it useful. This is like making electricity from dirt; it is almost too good to be believed, that we can make beauty from this stuff.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dave Eggers on Community, 2015
Community is shared, non-exclusive, and should be made useful like electricity from dirt.
In simple terms: Community belongs to everyone and should be useful.
Key Takeaway
Contribute to and communal resources.
Themes
community
sharing
utility
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- urban living
- digital platforms
- public resources
Key Concepts
social responsibility
collectivism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make shared resources more useful?
- What does “shareware” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Individual ownership conflicts with shared resources.
