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“The core problem is that the world is full of people who would like to take 99 per cent of the information that's on the Internet, and eliminate 1 per cent. Everyone has their own thing they don't like.” quote by Eric Schmidt
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“The core problem is that the world is full of people who would like to take 99 per cent of the information that's on the Internet, and eliminate 1 per cent. Everyone has their own thing they don't like.”

Eric Schmidt

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2013, The Wall Street Journal

The quote warns that a few powerful entities aim to dominate most online information, marginalizing minority voices.

In simple terms: Few control most online info.

Key Takeaway

Support diverse information sources.

Themes

media control information monopoly digital freedom

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

political media

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • content creation
  • digital activism
  • media literacy

Key Concepts

economics power dynamics censorship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure a plurality of voices online?
  • What safeguards protect minority content?
A Different Perspective

Balancing regulation and free expression is complex.

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