Quotes for All
We have an opportunity for everyone in the world to have access to all the world’s information. This has never before been possible. Why is ubiquitous information so profound? It’s a tremendous equalizer. Information is power. Eric Schmidt
Information is power only if you can take action with it. Then, and only then, does it represent knowledge and, consequently, power. Daniel Burrus
For years, we’ve been bludgeoned with the cliche information is power. But information isn’t power. After all, who’s got the most information in your neighborhood? Librarians. And they’re famous for having no power at all. And who has the most power in your community? Politicians. And they’re notorious for being ill-informed. Clifford Stoll
If information is power, why are the powerful so ill informed? Arthur Curley
We have to remember that information sharing is restricted by legal barriers and cultural barriers and by the notion that information is power and therefore should be hoarded so if you share information you can extract something in exchange. In today’s digital online world, those who don’t share information will be isolated and left behind. … Read more
Information is power. But like all power, there are those who want to keep it for themselves.
Aaron Swartz