Computers Quote by Abbie Hoffman
“Become an internationalist and learn to respect all life. Make war on machines. And in particular the sterile machines of corporate death and the robots that guard them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1968 anti‑war rally, USA
Advocate for global unity, respect all life, and oppose destructive corporate and robotic forces.
In simple terms: Promote peace, reject harmful systems.
Key Takeaway
Support humane, anti‑corporate actions.
Themes
peace
environmentalism
anti‑corporatism
technology ethics
humanism
Mood
determined
defiant
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- community organizing
Key Concepts
globalism
respect for life
machine critique
corporate accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals effectively challenge corporate power?
- What alternatives exist to mechanized oppression?
A Different Perspective
Resistance can be met with powerful corporate pushback.
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