Freedom Quote by Robert David Steele
““Liberation technology creates wealth, and open-source technology creates wealth. In both instances the 'center of gravity' for dramatic change toward resilience and sustainability is the human brain mass of five billion poor--the one billion rich have failed to 'scale.' The human brain is the one unlimited resource we have on Earth.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on technology and development, 2015
Technology that empowers people can generate wealth; open source amplifies this by leveraging the collective intellect of the poor, the largest untapped resource.
In simple terms: People’s minds are the greatest resource for sustainable wealth.
Key Takeaway
Invest in open‑source and education for the masses.
Themes
technology
wealth
resilience
education
open source
Mood
optimistic
urgent
Type
inspirational
strategic
When to use this quote
- community development
- digital education
- grassroots innovation
- policy design
Key Concepts
collective intelligence
scaling
sustainability
human capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we fund large‑scale open‑source projects?
- What incentives motivate the poor to contribute knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Open‑source may lack funding and coordination, limiting impact.
