Code Quote by Jimmy Wales
“The Supreme Court has held that code is speech. And it doesn't matter that it's done on a computer or done face to face or done in a newspaper, reporting the facts of the world is protected speech.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public interview, 2015 on internet law
Legal protection extends to digital content, treating code as expressive speech regardless of medium.
In simple terms: Code is protected speech like any other medium.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for digital free speech rights.
Themes
law
technology
free speech
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- software development
- journalism
- online publishing
Key Concepts
first amendment
digital rights
Questions to Reflect On
- Should all code be protected equally?
- What limits exist for speech in software?
A Different Perspective
Challenges arise in defining expressive intent of code.
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