Accepted Quote by Doris Lessing
“A foolhardy lot, we accepted it all, as we always do, never asked: "What is going to happen to us now, with this invention of print?" In the same way, we never thought to ask, "How will our lives, our way of thinking, be changed by the internet, which has seduced a whole generation with its inanities so that even quite reasonable people will confess that, once they are hooked, it is hard to cut free, and they may find a whole day has passed in blogging etc?”
About This Quote
Technological revolutions reshape thought and behavior, yet societies often fail to anticipate their deeper impacts.
In simple terms: New media change how we think, but we rarely ask the right questions.
Key Takeaway
Question the long‑term effects of emerging tech.
Themes
technology
society
media
change
history
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- policy making
- digital literacy
- media consumption
Key Concepts
philosophy
cultural studies
future studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do we make about new technology?
- How can we prepare for unforeseen cultural shifts?
A Different Perspective
People may resist change, limiting adaptation.
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