Believe Quote by David D. Clark
“We reject: kings, presidents and voting. We believe in: rough consensus and running code.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Internet Governance Forum, David D. Clark, 2005
Advocating practical, consensus‑based development over formal voting structures.
In simple terms: Prefer consensus and code over voting.
Key Takeaway
Embrace collaborative, technical solutions.
Themes
governance
technology
consensus
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
technological
political
When to use this quote
- software development
- policy making
- community projects
Key Concepts
open source
distributed systems
Questions to Reflect On
- Can consensus replace democratic processes?
- What are the limits of code‑centric governance?
A Different Perspective
Consensus may exclude minority voices.
