Humankind Quote by Daniel H. Wilson
““Through your actions here today—you have made humankind obsolete.””
About This Quote
Our actions may render humanity obsolete, warning of overreliance on technology.
In simple terms: Actions could make humans irrelevant via tech.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of tech on humanity.
Themes
technology
future
ethics
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- AI development
- policy making
- innovation strategy
Key Concepts
obsolescence
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent human obsolescence?
- How can we balance tech and humanity?
A Different Perspective
Technological progress can also empower humanity.
![“[Margot Hentoff] thinks - first of all, she - this I hear from a lot of people beside her. She thinks that men have no business getting into this argument at all unless they're going to be pro-choice. But it turns out that a fair number of fetuses are male, and besides that, we are all one part of…” quote by Nat Hentoff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/060/nat-hentoff-1615_argument_margot-hentoff-thinks-first-of-all-she-t_42891.jpg)
