Basic Quote by Rebecca MacKinnon
“The basic technical protocols that have enabled the Internet to work in such a globally interconnected way are developed and shared openly by a community of engineers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Internet Governance Forum, 2015
Open technical standards are built collaboratively, enabling the global, interconnected internet.
In simple terms: Open standards enable global connectivity.
Key Takeaway
Support open collaboration in tech.
Themes
collaboration
open standards
internet
technology
community
Mood
analytical
optimistic
critical
Type
informative
motivational
When to use this quote
- software development
- policy making
- digital infrastructure
Key Concepts
network architecture
open-source
shared governance
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives encourage engineers to share protocols?
- How do you protect openness?
A Different Perspective
Open standards can be hindered by proprietary interests.
