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Brutality Quote by John F. Kerry

“We have to recognize that there is a strong, fresh wind blowing, powered by these new information technologies. It will be increasingly difficult for dictators to impose their will through sheer brutality.” quote by John F. Kerry
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“We have to recognize that there is a strong, fresh wind blowing, powered by these new information technologies. It will be increasingly difficult for dictators to impose their will through sheer brutality.”

John F. Kerry

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks at the 2015 World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland

New information technologies empower societies and limit dictators' ability to rule through brute force.

In simple terms: Tech weakens dictators' brute power.

Key Takeaway

Leverage tech to protect freedom.

Themes

freedom technology politics power authoritarianism

Mood

cautious optimistic

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • journalism
  • policy making
  • civil society organizing

Key Concepts

digital empowerment information flow surveillance resistance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens ensure tech stays free?
  • What safeguards protect against digital authoritarianism?
A Different Perspective

Technology can be co-opted by regimes for control.

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