Home / Quotes / Quote by Evgeny Morozov

Quote by Evgeny Morozov

“For much of its existence, design was all about convenience. We wanted to hide technology so that users are not distracted into thinking about the tools they use.”

Author

Evgeny Morozov

Evgeny Morozov is a Russian-born writer known for his critical analysis of the impact of digital technology on society and politics. His work explores issues such as internet freedom, privacy, and technological utopianism. more

“I went to SXSW in 2011. God, that was awful. I mean, I only went because my publisher wanted me to promote the book and the organizers invited me and it seemed silly not to go, especially for a relatively unknown first-time author. This is just not my cup of tea; the fewer such events I do on an annual basis, the happier I feel.”

Feels Firsts Mean Book Wanted Events First Time Bases Silly Awful Cups Tea Fewer Publishers Invited Annuals Cups Of Tea Organizer

Author:Evgeny Morozov

“If China's expansion into Africa and Russia's into Latin America and the former Soviet Union are any indication, Silicon Valley's ability to expand globally will be severely limited, if only because Beijing and Moscow have no qualms about blending politics and business.”

Ifs America Ability Unions China Russia Former Latin Valleys Soviet Expansion Soviet Union Indication Latin America Silicon Moscow Silicon Valley Beijing Qualms Qualms About

Author:Evgeny Morozov

“If we don't like rent control, we ought to oppose it on political and social grounds - and not just by arguing that, thanks to smartphones and social networks, we can create new, more efficient markets for matching short-term renters with tenants.”

Ifs Political Social Term Ought Arguing Thanks Efficient Short Term Social Network Matching Smartphones Tenants Efficient Markets Rent Control

Author:Evgeny Morozov

“In business, standards establish the rules of the game, creating path dependencies as investments are made and corresponding designs are set in stone and plastic. Inferior standards can prevail due to smart marketing or industry collusion.”

Made Games Path Design Industry Creating Smart Standards Stones Investment Marketing Dues Plastic Inferiors Dependency Corresponding Rules Of The Game Collusion

Author:Evgeny Morozov

Quote by Evgeny Morozov

Author

You May Also Like