Bureaucracy Quote by Tim Berners-Lee
“The challenge is to manage the Web in an open way-not too much bureaucracy, not subject to political or commercial pressures. The U.S. should demonstrate that it is prepared to share control with the world.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Wide Web Summit, 1999
Web governance should be open, balanced, and free from excessive control, sharing authority globally.
In simple terms: Open, balanced web governance.
Key Takeaway
Promote transparent, shared web stewardship.
Themes
governance
openness
collaboration
technology
policy
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
political
technological
When to use this quote
- internet regulation
- global collaborations
- open‑source projects
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
decentralization
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure equitable web control?
- What safeguards prevent abuse?
A Different Perspective
Political and commercial interests may resist sharing power.
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