Bangkok Quote by Jacques Chirac
“Never before has information been so important, to governments and businesses alike. And please don't imagine that some of you gathered here today may be less concerned than others. Globalization means that the "butterfly effect" is everywhere at work. The mistakes of a stockbroker in Singapore or the collapse of the Baht in Bangkok, the decisions of a Finnish industrial concern, or what the Governor of Minas Gerais in Brazil decides to do about his State's debt, have had consequences for the world as a whole.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Globalization Forum, 2005
Information has become a critical global resource, linking economies and amplifying small actions into worldwide impacts.
In simple terms: Info is vital worldwide.
Key Takeaway
Leverage data responsibly.
Themes
globalization
information
interdependence
economics
policy
Mood
informative
urgent
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- government regulation
- risk assessment
- education
Key Concepts
systems theory
network effects
governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance privacy and transparency?
- What safeguards are needed?
A Different Perspective
Data overload can cause paralysis.
