Achieve Quote by John Poindexter
“Nobody - myself included - believes that we could ever achieve total information awareness. But the government needs to set goals and long-range objectives. Total information awareness is a good goal.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Information Policy, 1995
Total information awareness is an ambitious goal; government should set long-term objectives.
In simple terms: Aiming for complete data awareness is desirable, requiring governmental planning.
Key Takeaway
Set clear, long-term goals for data awareness.
Themes
government
information
policy
future
Mood
skeptical
concerned
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- technology strategy
- public debate
- privacy rights
Key Concepts
surveillance
privacy
national security
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards are needed for total information awareness?
- Are there alternatives to achieve security without full surveillance?
A Different Perspective
Total awareness may infringe on privacy and freedoms.
