Barbed wire Quote by Ronald Reagan
““Information is the oxygen of the modern age. It seeps through the walls topped by barbed wire, it wafts across the electrified borders. ... The Goliath of totalitarianism will be brought down by the David of the microchip.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the National Association of Broadcasters, 1985
Information fuels modern society; unrestricted flow weakens oppressive regimes.
In simple terms: Information is essential; sharing it challenges tyranny.
Key Takeaway
Promote open access to information.
Themes
freedom
technology
power
information
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- journalism
- education
- activism
- policy making
Key Concepts
digital rights
surveillance
authoritarianism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance openness with security?
- What safeguards protect against misuse of data?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on technology can create new vulnerabilities.
