Able Quote by Hiroshi Sugimoto
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“We need to have nature back in our atmosphere. There might be a turning point of going backward - within a few thousand years we are going back to the Stone Age! There are many scenarios [with] the robot technologies: Humans no longer need to walk; machines can produce products and food and everything. You might not be able to recognize what's false and what is real.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Future of Technology, 2018
Reliance on automation could regress humanity, eroding essential skills and reality perception.
In simple terms: Too much tech may undo progress.
Key Takeaway
Balance tech use with human skill.
Themes
technology
future
humanity
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- personal media consumption
Key Concepts
automation
media literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills are essential to preserve?
- How can we verify truth in a digital age?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on tech may ignore benefits of progress.
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