Break Quote by John Collison
“You know the way trees break through the canopy in the rainforest and they go from having this tiny column of light to having all this light - the Internet is kind of like that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TechCrunch Disrupt, 2018
The internet expands access like sunlight breaking through a canopy, illuminating new possibilities for all.
In simple terms: Internet spreads knowledge like light.
Key Takeaway
Leverage connectivity for growth.
Themes
technology
access
information
growth
innovation
Mood
optimistic
inspirational
Type
analytical
motivational
When to use this quote
- Education
- entrepreneurship
- remote work
- media distribution
- social activism
Key Concepts
Network effects
digital democratization
knowledge diffusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure equitable internet access?
- What opportunities arise when new light reaches a community?
A Different Perspective
Digital divides still limit reach for many.
![“[Internet] is kind of like a hammer. The technology itself doesn't determine how its used. It depends on the social, cultural and economic context in which the technology is made available.” quote by Noam Chomsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/db9/noam-chomsky-42_available_internet-is-kind-of-like-a-hammer-the-te_1980510.jpg)
