Skip to content

Contemporary Quote by John Perry Barlow

“The Corporate impulse for human uniformity instills shame at difference and, thus, the contemporary zeal for privacy.” quote by John Perry Barlow
Download Open image
“The Corporate impulse for human uniformity instills shame at difference and, thus, the contemporary zeal for privacy.”

John Perry Barlow

About This Quote

Source Essay: Words and Freedom, 1995

Societal pressure for conformity creates shame, prompting a desire for privacy.

In simple terms: Uniformity shames difference, leading to privacy zeal.

Key Takeaway

Value diversity, protect privacy.

Themes

conformity privacy shame

Mood

critical contemplative

Type

analytical observational

When to use this quote

  • online communities
  • workplace culture
  • government surveillance

Key Concepts

social pressure identity technology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we fear being different?
  • What privacy measures matter most to you?
A Different Perspective

May overlook benefits of shared norms.

2.5 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by John Perry Barlow

Explore all 74 John Perry Barlow quotes

More Contemporary quotes

Browse all 1,587 Contemporary quotes