Assess Quote by Ha-Joon Chang
“When we assess the impact of technological changes, we tend to downplay things that happened a while ago.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “Bad Samaritans” (2010)
Historical technological impacts are often undervalued, leading to a skewed view of progress.
In simple terms: We forget past tech’s influence.
Study history to inform future tech.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- business strategy
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What past tech shapes today’s world?
- How can we better preserve tech history?
The claim may overstate collective memory loss.