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“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.” quote by Rebecca MacKinnon
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“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.”

Rebecca MacKinnon

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.

Key Takeaway

Support digital freedom initiatives.

Themes

censorship technology activism

Mood

defiant hopeful

Type

political informative

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • software development
  • policy advocacy
  • education

Key Concepts

political science human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates people to defy censorship?
  • How can societies protect internet freedom?
A Different Perspective

May face legal risks.

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