Cds Quote by Clifford Stoll
“The truth is no online database will replace your daily newspaper, no CD-ROM can take the place of a competent teacher and no computer network will change the way government works.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Silicon Snake Oil, 1995
Technology cannot fully replace traditional media, physical media, or institutional functions.
In simple terms: Tech can't fully replace old ways.
Key Takeaway
Balance new tools with proven methods.
Themes
technology
media
education
government
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
critical
informative
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- classroom teaching
- public policy
- digital archiving
Key Concepts
digital disruption
institutional inertia
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate tech without losing fundamentals?
- What roles should humans retain?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on tech may erode critical skills.
