Beth Simone Noveck quotes

In the 21st century, you have to use technology as one of the tools in the toolkit to bring about social change. (Beth Simone Noveck)
To me, technology was a means to an end to achieve the social justice goals, stronger democracy and more effective government that is the aim of what I do. View quote
Beth Simone Noveck
Democratic elections alone do not remedy the crisis of confidence in government. Moreover, there is no viable justification for a democratic system in which public participation is limited to voting. View quote
Beth Simone Noveck
Starting early and getting girls on computers, tinkering and playing with technology, games and new tools, is extremely important for bridging the gender divide that exists now in computer science and in technology. View quote
Beth Simone Noveck
I think the advice, regardless of gender, is always be open to conversations with people who do things differently than you do. If you're starting to work in tech, talk to the artists, talk to the lawyers, talk to the people who are interested in other things. View quote
Beth Simone Noveck
The same technologies enabling us to work together at a distance are creating the expectation to do better at governing ourselves. View quote
Beth Simone Noveck
Network technology has irrevocably changed campaigning and elections. It has the potential to transform governance and the workings of our democracy for the better. View quote
Beth Simone Noveck