Access Quote by Rebecca MacKinnon
“Whether or not the U.S. government funds circumvention tools, or who exactly it funds and with what amount, it is clear that Internet users in China and elsewhere are seeking out and creating their own ad hoc solutions to access the uncensored global Internet.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Internet Freedom Study, 2022
People circumvent censorship by creating ad‑hoc tools, showing resilience and demand for open information.
In simple terms: Users find ways to bypass internet blocks.
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When to use this quote
- journalism
- software development
- policy advocacy
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates people to defy censorship?
- How can societies protect internet freedom?
May face legal risks.