Because primarily of the power of the Internet, people of modest means can band together and amass vast sums of money that can change the world for some public good if they all agree.
Interpretation
The Internet enables people with limited resources to collaborate and fund initiatives for social good.
In this quote, William J. Clinton emphasizes the transformational impact of the Internet on collective action and social change. By harnessing the power of online connectivity, individuals with modest means can unite their efforts, pool their resources, and effect significant positive change in the world, particularly for public causes, highlighting the democratic nature of funding and activism in the digital age.
In practice
In a speech about grassroots movements, one might reference this quote to illustrate how the Internet empowers marginalized communities.
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