Backlash Quote by Jared Cohen
“At a certain point, a critical mass of people either have used the Internet or have expectations. Anything less than the free flow of information will be seen as having something taken away. We've seen time and again - in Egypt and Iran, for example - that creates a backlash.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Internet Freedom and Global Policy, 2015
When many people expect free information, restricting it triggers backlash; openness is essential for stability.
In simple terms: People expect open internet; limiting it causes unrest.
Key Takeaway
Support open access to information.
Themes
freedom
information
politics
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government control
- cultural resistance
Key Concepts
internet
censorship
public expectation
social stability
Questions to Reflect On
- How does censorship affect societal trust?
- What balance can be struck between security and openness?
A Different Perspective
Open access may conflict with security concerns.
