Accounts Quote by Andrew Weil
“Technology has a shadow side. It accounts for real progress in medicine, but has also hurt it in many ways, making it more impersonal, expensive and dangerous. The false belief that a safety net of sophisticated drugs and machines stretches below us, permitting risky or lazy lifestyle choices, has undermined our spirit of self-reliance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Spontaneous Healing, Andrew Weil, 1995
Technology advances medicine but can also depersonalize care, raise costs, and create false safety nets that erode self‑reliance.
In simple terms: Tech helps health but can make it cold and risky.
Key Takeaway
Balance innovation with personal responsibility.
Themes
medicine
technology
self‑reliance
ethics
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
cautionary
analytical
When to use this quote
- hospital policy
- patient education
- healthcare budgeting
- personal wellness plans
Key Concepts
risk management
patient autonomy
health economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we keep patients engaged in their own health?
- What safeguards prevent tech from replacing human judgment?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on tech may reduce critical thinking and resilience.
