Ability Quote by Samuel Alito
“You want us to step in and render a decision based on an assessment of the effects of this institution which is newer than cellphones or the Internet?”
About This Quote
Source Court Opinion: Supreme Court, United States, 2021
Judicial review must consider modern impacts of new institutions.
In simple terms: Decisions should reflect contemporary effects.
Assess new tech impacts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislation
- court rulings
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should guide tech regulation?
- How to weigh future risks vs. freedoms?
Balancing innovation with regulation is complex.