Computers Quote by A.J. Kazinski
““Niels remembered all too well the telex machine that had received updates and warnings from Interpol's headquarters in Lyon. The telex machine had run nonstop. The monotonous sound of the mechanical printer reminded them that the world was a fucked-up place. If anyone wanted a brief, concentrated look into the world's misery, all he had to do was spend 20 minutes in front of the humming machine: serial killers, drug smuggling, women kidnapped for prostitution, cross-border traffic with stolen children, illegal immigration, enriched uranium… You could get a headache simply from standing in front of the fax machine. It made you want to scream and run away; to jump into the sea and wish that life had never crawled up out of the water, that the dinosaurs still dominated the earth.””
About This Quote
The relentless flow of grim news from a telex machine highlights how exposure to constant suffering can overwhelm and despair.
In simple terms: Constant bad news can crush hope.
Key Takeaway
Limit exposure to distressing information.
Themes
media
despair
overload
humanity
Mood
somber
critical
Type
warning
reflective
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- digital detox
- mindful breaks
- support groups
- therapy
Key Concepts
information fatigue
psychological impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How much negative news is healthy?
- What coping strategies help?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding all news may lead to ignorance; balance is needed.
