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“Y2K has challenged a belief in digital technology that has been almost religious.” quote by Ellen Ullman
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“Y2K has challenged a belief in digital technology that has been almost religious.”

Ellen Ullman

About This Quote

Source Essay: Digital Age Reflections, 2005

She critiques how the Y2K scare elevated technology to a near‑religious status, challenging rational belief.

In simple terms: Tech was treated like a faith during Y2K.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about tech’s role in society.

Themes

technology faith skepticism culture history

Mood

critical analytical thoughtful

Type

technological historical

When to use this quote

  • software development
  • policy making
  • education
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

Digital panic societal belief technological determinism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does tech influence belief systems today?
  • What lessons from Y2K apply to current tech anxieties?
A Different Perspective

The view may overgeneralize tech enthusiasm and ignore genuine concerns.

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