--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: More information and more communications…" description: "\"More information and more communications foster world peace and understanding. But connecting extremist nut cases together on the Web - whatever flavor..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aca/paul-saffo-10456_bad-thing_more-information-and-more-communications_1284371.png" --- # More information and more communications foster world… ![“More information and more communications foster world peace and understanding. But connecting extremist nut cases together on the Web - whatever flavor extremism they are - is a really bad thing. More information may not be a good thing, either.” quote by Paul Saffo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aca/paul-saffo-10456_bad-thing_more-information-and-more-communications_1284371.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aca/paul-saffo-10456_bad-thing_more-information-and-more-communications_1284371.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aca/paul-saffo-10456_bad-thing_more-information-and-more-communications_1284371.png) > “More information and more communications foster world peace and understanding. But connecting extremist nut cases together on the Web - whatever flavor extremism they are - is a really bad thing. More information may not be a good thing, either.” [Paul Saffo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/paul-saffo/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Information can both unite and empower; extremist content online can amplify harm, showing that more data isn’t always beneficial **In simple terms:** More info can help or hurt, especially with extremist ideas Key Takeaway Balance openness with safeguards Themes information risk society Mood cautious thoughtful Type ethical strategic When to use this quote - policy making - online community building - educational programs - moderation strategies Key Concepts digital ethics media literacy extremism Questions to Reflect On - How can we protect free speech while limiting extremist spread? - What safeguards are effective online? 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