Avoiding Quote by C. S. Lewis
“The question about progress has become the question whether we can discover any way of submitting to the worldwide paternalism of a technocracy without losing all personal privacy and independence. Is there any possibility of getting the super Welfare State's honey and avoiding the sting?”
About This Quote
The quote questions whether we can accept a technocratic global order without losing privacy and independence, seeking a way to benefit without harmful costs.
In simple terms: Can we gain benefits from a global technocracy without losing freedom?
Key Takeaway
Seek safeguards that protect privacy while embracing progress.
Themes
technology
privacy
freedom
global governance
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- digital rights activism
- public debate
Key Concepts
surveillance
individual rights
ethical governance
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards are essential for personal privacy?
- How can citizens influence technocratic decisions?
A Different Perspective
Technological solutions may still erode autonomy.
![“I can hardly believe what these 12 caricatures [about Prophet Muhammad] have caused in the world. We Danes feel like we have been placed in a scene in the wrong movie. But I don't see the fight as a clash of civilizations. Rather, we must focus on avoiding exactly this type of conflict. We have to…” quote by Anders Fogh Rasmussen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8d8/anders-fogh-rasmussen-21056_acknowledgement_i-can-hardly-believe-what-these-12-caric_14933.jpg)
