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“He invented a machine for reading underwater and nearly drowned in the bath because it worked.” quote by A.S. Byatt
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““He invented a machine for reading underwater and nearly drowned in the bath because it worked.””

A.S. Byatt

About This Quote

Source Novel: Fictional anecdote about invention

A machine for underwater reading caused a near‑drowning, highlighting unintended consequences of innovation

In simple terms: Invention can have dangerous side effects

Key Takeaway

Consider safety and testing before deploying new tech

Themes

innovation risk unintended consequences

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

literary ethical

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • research labs
  • tech entrepreneurship
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

engineering ethics science fiction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safety checks are essential for new inventions?
  • How to balance curiosity with precaution?
A Different Perspective

May ignore safety in pursuit of novelty

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