Accepted Quote by Evgeny Morozov
“North Korea aside, most authoritarian governments have already accepted the growth of the Internet culture as inevitable; they have little choice but to find ways to shape it in accord with their own narratives - or risk having their narratives shaped by others.”
About This Quote
Authoritarian regimes accept Internet growth but must shape it to fit their narratives, or risk losing narrative control.
In simple terms: Governments must control internet narratives.
Shape online narratives proactively.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- media regulation
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect narrative autonomy?
- What are the limits of state control online?
Control attempts may stifle innovation and free expression.