Able Quote by Don DeLillo
“I do think that in the near future, if it hasn't happened already, people will be able to use technology to design their own novels, perhaps with individuals themselves as the main character. In other words, everything is being individualized and narrowed.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2020
Future technology may let individuals craft personalized stories, turning themselves into protagonists of custom narratives.
In simple terms: Tech could let people write their own personalized novels.
Key Takeaway
Explore personal storytelling tools.
Themes
technology
creativity
individualism
future
media
Mood
speculative
optimistic
Type
literary
visionary
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- education
- self‑expression
- entertainment
Key Concepts
personal narrative
AI authoring
digital publishing
Questions to Reflect On
- Will individualized stories fragment collective imagination?
- How can we balance personal voice with universal themes?
A Different Perspective
Personalization may limit shared cultural experiences.
