We will endeavor to halt the Industrial Revolution before…
““We will endeavor to halt the Industrial Revolution before it is too late, to regulate population at a reasonable point, to eventually replace quantitative money with qualitative money, to decentralize, to conserve resources. The Industrial Revolution is primarily a virus revolution, dedicated to controlled proliferation of identical objects and persons. You are making soap, you don't give a shit who buys your soap, the more the soapier. And you don't give a shit who makes it, who works in your factories. Just so they make soap.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A warning that unchecked industrial growth and monetary focus on quantity erode humanity and the environment, urging a shift to qualitative values and decentralization.
In simple terms: Industrial growth harms humanity; we need qualitative change.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize sustainable, human‑centered systems.
Themes
environment
economics
technology
humanity
decentralization
Mood
concerned
urgent
reflective
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- community planning
- personal lifestyle choices
Key Concepts
systems thinking
ecology
monetary theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure qualitative progress?
- What steps can individuals take to decentralize resources?
A Different Perspective
Quantitative metrics still dominate many decisions, limiting impact of qualitative reforms.