Behinds Quote by Tim Berners-Lee
“The world's urban poor and the illiterate are going to be increasingly disadvantaged and are in danger of being left behind. The web has added a new dimension to the gap between the first world and the developing world. We have to start talking about a human right to connect.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Economic Forum, 2016
Digital inequality widens as the internet expands, leaving the urban poor and illiterate further behind, making connectivity a human right.
In simple terms: Internet gap harms poor and illiterate.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for universal internet access.
Themes
technology
inequality
human rights
development
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
activist
When to use this quote
- educational programs
- community internet hubs
- government regulation
Key Concepts
digital divide
accessibility
policy advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can reduce the digital divide?
- How to ensure connectivity respects cultural contexts?
A Different Perspective
Implementation costs and infrastructure challenges.
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