Communication Quote by Edward Snowden
“We decentralise permissions over the use of our communications.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on surveillance, 2013
Distributing control over communication tools prevents central abuse of power.
In simple terms: Share control of communication.
Empower users, limit central authority.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activist work
- online communities
- policy advocacy
- software design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure decentralized tools remain secure?
- What safeguards prevent new power structures from emerging?
Centralized systems can still dominate through other means.