Assured Quote by Vint Cerf
“The net's future is far from assured, and history offers much warning. Within a few decades of Gutenberg's creation, princes and priests moved to restrict the right to print books.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Technology Conference Keynote, 2022
History shows that control over new technology often leads to restrictions, warning us about future internet freedoms.
In simple terms: Past tech control warns about future internet freedom.
Key Takeaway
Guard against censorship of the internet.
Themes
freedom
technology
history
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- educational curricula
- activism
Key Concepts
censorship
digital rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons from printing apply today?
- How can we protect digital speech?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security and freedom is challenging.
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