Always Quote by Julian Assange
“Knowledge has always flowed upwards to bishops and kings, not down to serfs and slaves.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing information access, 2015
Knowledge tends to flow upward to elites, rarely reaching the oppressed.
In simple terms: Information is hoarded by those in power.
Key Takeaway
Promote equal knowledge distribution.
Themes
power
inequality
information
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- activism
- journalism
- policy making
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
knowledge access
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from restricted knowledge?
- How can grassroots movements spread information?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched power structures is difficult.
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