I have me brave women who are exploring the outer edge of human possibility, with no history to guide them, and with a courage to make themselves vulnerable that I find moving beyond words.
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The danger of the Internet is cocooning with the like-minded online - of sending an email or Twitter and confusing that with action - while the real corporate and military and government centers of power go right on.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote warns about the risks of isolating oneself with like-minded individuals online while neglecting real-world issues.
Gloria Steinem highlights a significant danger posed by the Internet: the tendency for individuals to confine themselves within echo chambers of similar opinions, mistakenly believing that online interactions equate to meaningful action. This detachment from diverse perspectives might lead to a neglect of critical societal and political matters that are dominated by influential corporate, military, and government entities.
Themes
InternetCocooningEcho ChambersActionPower
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion about digital citizenship, participants could use this quote to emphasize the need for critical engagement.
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