Complexity Quote by Don DeLillo
“As technology advances in complexity and scope, fear becomes more primitive.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: White Noise by Don DeLillo, 1985
Technological progress intensifies fear, reverting us to basic anxieties.
In simple terms: Tech scares us in simple ways.
Stay aware of fear's roots.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- policy making
- personal coping
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does complexity increase fear?
- How can we mitigate primitive anxieties?
Fear can be amplified by misinformation.