Boring Quote by Clay Shirky
“Communications tools don't get socially interesting until they get technologically boring... It's when a technology becomes normal, then ubiquitous, and finally so pervasive as to be invisible, that the really profound changes happen.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Here Comes Everybody, 2008
When technology becomes ordinary and invisible, it reshapes society in deep, unnoticed ways.
In simple terms: Ordinary tech drives profound change.
Recognize subtle impacts of everyday tech.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social media adoption
- smartphone ubiquity
- IoT integration
- online education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What invisible tech influences you daily?
- How can we stay aware of subtle shifts?
Invisible tech can be misused or ignored.