Assault Quote by Annie Proulx
“I rarely use the internet for research, as I find the process cumbersome and detestable. The information gained is often untrustworthy and couched in execrable prose. It is unpleasant to sit in front of a twitching screen suffering assault by virus, power outage, sluggish searches, system crashes and the lack of direct human discourse.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
The internet often feels cumbersome, unreliable, and disruptive to deep research.
In simple terms: Online research can be frustrating.
Key Takeaway
Seek reliable sources and balance screen time.
Themes
technology
research
trust
frustration
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
reflective
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- journalism
- data gathering
- online learning
Key Concepts
Information overload
digital fatigue
source credibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives improve research quality?
- How can you mitigate digital fatigue?
A Different Perspective
Not all digital content is trustworthy; technical issues persist.
