We must plan for freedom, and not only for security, if for no other reason than only freedom can make security more secure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Planning for freedom ensures that security measures do not become oppressive or stagnant.
- In plain terms
- Freedom makes security work better than security alone.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize liberty when designing safety systems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we balance safety and liberty?
- What happens when security overshadows freedom?
Another view
Freedom without any security can lead to chaos.
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