Alien invasion Quote by David Sedaris
““I hate computers. My hatred is entrenched, and I nourish it daily. I’m comfortable with it, and no community outreach program will change my mind. I hate computers for getting their own section in the New York Times and for lengthening commercials with the mention of a Web site address. Who really wants to find out more about Procter & Gamble? Just buy the toothpaste or laundry detergent, and get on with it. I hate them for creating the word org and I hate them for e-mail, which isn’t real mail but a variation of the pointless notes people used to pass in class. I hate computers for replacing the card catalog in the New York Public Library and I hate the way they’ve invaded the movies. I’m not talking about their contribution to the world of special effects. I have nothing against a well-defined mutant or full-scale alien invasion — that’s good technology. I’m talking about their actual presence in any given movie. They’ve become like horses in a western — they may not be the main focus, but everybody seems to have one.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “I Hate Computers” by David Sedaris, 2005
The writer expresses deep frustration with how computers dominate daily life and media, preferring simplicity and traditional methods.
In simple terms: Frustration with technology’s ubiquity.
Embrace balance, limit tech exposure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- media consumption
- workplace
- family life
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tech simplify your life?
- What boundaries can you set?
Technology can also enable essential services and connectivity, making complete avoidance impractical.