Cat Quote by Evgeny Morozov

“When we get the remote Russian village online, what will get people to the Internet is not going to be reports from Human Rights Watch. It's going to be pornography, 'Sex and the City,' or maybe funny videos of cats.” quote by Evgeny Morozov — Download Open image

“When we get the remote Russian village online, what will get people to the Internet is not going to be reports from Human Rights Watch. It's going to be pornography, 'Sex and the City,' or maybe funny videos of cats.”

Evgeny Morozov

About This Quote

Internet access in remote areas will first be used for entertainment, not human‑rights info.

In simple terms: People will watch porn and cats before news.

Key Takeaway

Leverage popular content to spread awareness.

Themes

technology adoption media consumption human rights

Mood

cynical observant

Type

analytical critical

When to use this quote

rural internet
online platforms
social change

Key Concepts

digital divide cultural diffusion

Questions to Reflect On

What content could bridge fun and awareness?
How to prioritize education?

A Different Perspective

Assumes entertainment outweighs informational needs.

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