Age Quote by Eric Burns
“The serious reader in the age of technology is a rebel by definition: a protester without a placard, a Luddite without hammer or bludgeon. She reads on planes to picket the antiseptic nature of modern travel, on commuter trains to insist on individualism in the midst of the herd, in hotel rooms to boycott the circumstances that separate her from her usual sources of comfort and stimulation, during office breaks to escape from the banal conversation of office mates, and at home to revolt against the pervasive and mind-deadening irrelevance of television.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, 2017
Reading deeply in a tech‑driven world is an act of rebellion, preserving individuality against homogenizing forces.
In simple terms: Deep reading resists digital conformity.
Key Takeaway
Read deeply to maintain individuality.
Themes
individuality
rebellion
technology
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- commuter travel
- airplane trips
- office breaks
- hotel stays
Key Concepts
critical thinking
literacy
digital fatigue
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal benefits arise from deep reading?
- How can readers share insights in a fast‑paced world?
A Different Perspective
Reading alone may not change broader media trends.
