Age Quote by Emily Greene Balch
“Industrialization based on machinery, already referred to as a characteristic of our age, is but one aspect of the revolution that is being wrought by technology.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, 1930
Technology reshapes society beyond machines, influencing culture, economics, and daily life.
In simple terms: Technology changes many parts of life, not just machines.
Key Takeaway
Consider all impacts of tech, not just hardware.
Themes
technology
societal change
industrialization
progress
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- business strategy
- community planning
Key Concepts
systems theory
social dynamics
innovation diffusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology affect social equity?
- What non‑mechanical changes matter most?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on machinery can overlook human and environmental costs.
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