Believe Quote by Clare Boothe Luce
“Technological man can't believe in anything that can't be measured, taped, or put into a computer.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women in Technology Conference, 1952
Technological culture values only what can be quantified or digitized.
In simple terms: Tech loves measurable things.
Key Takeaway
Question what is left unmeasured.
Themes
technology
measurement
culture
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- Data analysis
- AI development
- policy making
Key Concepts
Philosophy of science
digital bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What important aspects resist measurement?
- How can we value the unquantifiable?
A Different Perspective
Quantification may ignore qualitative value.
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