Control Quote by Tom Clancy
“The control of information is something the elite always does, particularly in a despotic form of government. Information, knowledge, is power. If you can control information, you can control people.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy, 1984
Controlling information lets those in power manipulate societies, because knowledge equates to influence over people.
In simple terms: Information control equals power over people.
Key Takeaway
Guard access to information.
Themes
power
control
information
politics
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- media regulation
- corporate data handling
Key Concepts
surveillance
propaganda
authoritarianism
Practical Applications
- public relations
- activism
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides what information is shared?
- How can societies protect against hidden control?
A Different Perspective
Information can be decentralized by open-source movements.
