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Battleground Quote by Edward Snowden

“The internet is shared critical infrastructure for everyone on earth. It's not supposed to be a domain of warfare. We're not supposed to be putting the Unied States' economy on the frontlines in the battleground.” quote by Edward Snowden
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“The internet is shared critical infrastructure for everyone on earth. It's not supposed to be a domain of warfare. We're not supposed to be putting the Unied States' economy on the frontlines in the battleground.”

Edward Snowden

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, 2015

The internet should be a shared, peaceful resource, not a battlefield or economic weapon.

In simple terms: Internet must stay neutral, not a war zone.

Key Takeaway

Protect digital commons.

Themes

technology ethics security

Mood

concerned serious

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • global governance
  • digital rights
  • national security

Key Concepts

public goods cyberwarfare economic stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies safeguard infrastructure without militarizing it?
  • What policies ensure equitable internet access?
A Different Perspective

Balancing security and openness is complex.

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