To create and distribute a free encyclopedia of the highest possible quality to every single person on the planet in their own language - That's who I am. That's what I am doing. That's my life goal.
Jimmy WalesRead
What can we put into the hands of people under oppressive regimes to help them? For me, a big part of it is information, knowledge - the ability to defeat propaganda by understanding it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Access to information and knowledge empowers individuals to challenge oppressive regimes.
In this quote, Jimmy Wales emphasizes the critical role that information and knowledge play in the fight against oppressive regimes. He suggests that by equipping individuals with the understanding and tools to recognize and combat propaganda, they can better defend themselves and promote freedom, highlighting the importance of education and awareness in achieving social change.
Themes
InformationKnowledgeOppressionPropagandaFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for press freedom, I might say, 'As Jimmy Wales wisely points out, information is our greatest weapon against oppression.'
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