Anything Quote by Noam Chomsky
“I don't see anything that's come out on WikiLeaks that was a legitimate secret.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Media critique, 2015
Expresses skepticism about WikiLeaks' claims of legitimate secrets.
In simple terms: Doubts WikiLeaks' secrets are genuine.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate leaked information.
Themes
media literacy
skepticism
transparency
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- government accountability
- public discourse
- research
Key Concepts
information ethics
political analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria determine a secret's legitimacy?
- How should the public respond to leaked data?
A Different Perspective
Leaks may contain genuine secrets too.
![“I wrote an article about the marine landing [in Haiti] right away, but barely mentioned the oil, because my article would come out two months later and I assumed by then, "of course, everybody knows." Nobody knew. There was a news report in the Wall Street Journal, in the petroleum journals, and…” quote by Noam Chomsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dc5/noam-chomsky-42_articles_i-wrote-an-article-about-the-marine-land_13341.jpg)
