By their innocence and goodness, by their boundless capacity for forgiveness, and by the sheer power of their faith and hope, children redeem their parents, bringing out their best selves.
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If the air quality is terrible in Los Angeles, if a particular university is unusually expensive, if crime is on the rise in Dallas, or if a company has a lot of recalled toys, transparency can spur change. Whenever public or private institutions have to answer to the public, their performance is likely to improve.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Transparency in institutions can lead to improved performance and positive change.
In this quote, Cass Sunstein highlights the importance of transparency as a mechanism for accountability in both public and private institutions. When organizations are required to disclose information about their operations, such as environmental conditions, financial costs, or safety issues, it can prompt them to enhance their practices and meet public expectations, ultimately fostering better outcomes for society.
Themes
TransparencyChangeAccountabilityPerformancePublicInstitutions
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental policy, one might reference this quote to emphasize the need for government transparency.
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