Libraries have had a long history of dealing with authoritarian organizations demanding reader records - who's read what - and this has led to people being rounded up and killed.
Brewster KahleRead
The opportunity before all of us is living up to the dream of the Library of Alexandria and then taking it a step further - universal access to all knowledge. Interestingly, it is now technically doable
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the need for universal access to knowledge, building upon the legacy of the Library of Alexandria.
Brewster Kahle's quote reflects on the historical significance of the Library of Alexandria, known for its vast collection of knowledge in the ancient world. He suggests that in today's digital age, technology has made it possible to achieve universal access to knowledge, furthering the dream that humanity has pursued for centuries, where anyone can access and share information freely.
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KnowledgeAccessLibraryAlexandriaTechnology
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This quote can be used in a speech advocating for open educational resources.
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