Computers Quote by Dew Platt
““Society is a machine of machines, a system that runs on precondition, customs, rules and laws that are either expressed openly or maintained in the closet, one, like the one in the United States that is constantly changing to accommodate some variations of the machinated selves and its affections as in race, gender, sexual orientations etc which are also mostly preconditions of the machine. Again, I ask. Who are you?””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture, Date Unknown
Society functions like a complex machine, governed by explicit and hidden norms that adapt to diverse identities and groups.
In simple terms: Society is a machine shaped by rules and hidden biases.
Key Takeaway
Question your role within societal structures.
Themes
society
identity
norms
adaptation
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- educational curricula
- community organizing
- personal self‑assessment
Key Concepts
social engineering
intersectionality
power structures
Questions to Reflect On
- How do hidden norms influence your daily choices?
- In what ways can you reshape the machine?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify human agency and cultural nuance.
