One of the expressions of Western over-reliance on…
“One of the expressions of Western over-reliance on technology can be seen in the lack of patience in industrial society. When you deal with technology, everything happens at the touch of a button. This conditions you to become so impatient that when you have an emotional or personal crisis, you don't allow time for the solution to take effect. This leads to all sorts of rash responses, like quarrels, fights and so on.”
About This Quote
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Rapid, instant technology erodes patience, leading to impulsive reactions during personal crises.
In simple terms: Technology makes us impatient, causing rash decisions.
Cultivate patience and pause before reacting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily work
- personal stress
- conflict resolution
- emotional crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance convenience with patience?
- What practices restore calm in a fast world?
Patience alone may not solve deep systemic issues.