We are losing our common vocabulary, built over thousands of years to help and delight and instruct us, for the sake of what we take to be the new technology's virtues.
Alberto ManguelRead
The remarkable social impact and economic success of the Internet is in many ways directly attributable to the architectural characteristics that were part of its design. The Internet was designed with no gatekeepers over new content or services.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The success of the Internet stems from its open design that allows anyone to contribute content and services without barriers.
Vinton Cerf emphasizes that the Internet's architectural features have played a crucial role in its societal and economic effects. By eliminating gatekeepers, the design fosters innovation and access, enabling anyone to create and share content, which has contributed significantly to the Internet’s popularity and transformative power in various sectors.
Themes
InternetDesignInnovationContentAccessibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about digital inclusion, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of an open internet.
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