I now have at home, I can freely admit, three computers…
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““I now have at home, I can freely admit, three computers and two of then also have a zip drive, an extra hard disk [. . .] and when I write a long text that’s hanging around without being printed out, I never leave the house without making copies of the text in question [. . .]. There are at least ten copies that I leave in different places, because there are also risks of fire, of burglary. And here, in my briefcase, I have my essential current work. This is the neurosis that develops with technology.26””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author describes compulsive copying of digital work as a neurotic response to technological vulnerability and loss of control.
In simple terms: Excessive backups reveal tech‑induced anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Balance security with mental calm.
Themes
technology anxiety
control
redundancy
Mood
anxious
pragmatic
Type
reflective
practical
When to use this quote
- writing
- archiving
- risk management
Key Concepts
digital preservation
neurosis
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fear losing digital work?
- How can we create healthier backup habits?
A Different Perspective
Over‑copying can become counterproductive and stressful.