Currents Quote by Eric Schmidt
“Ultimately, in the Internet, openness has always won. I cannot imagine that the current competitive environment would reverse that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2005 World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland
Openness on the internet drives innovation and success; competition cannot overturn this trend.
In simple terms: Open internet leads to success.
Embrace openness online.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup growth
- policy making
- digital platforms
- open source development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does openness foster innovation?
- What risks does openness face?
Opposition may arise from entrenched interests seeking control.