Easier Quote by Jonathan Alter
“If it's easy for the government to learn about us, it should be easier for us to learn about the government.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Atlantic, 2019
Government transparency should be matched by public ability to understand governmental actions.
In simple terms: Govt learns us, we learn govt.
Promote mutual transparency.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- civic education
- public forums
- journalistic inquiry
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens improve govt literacy?
- What tools aid mutual understanding?
Complexity of data may hinder public comprehension.