Becomes Quote by Honor Harger
“Our technologised society is becoming opaque. As technology becomes more ubiquitous and our relationship with digital devices ever more seamless, our technical infrastructure seems to be increasingly intangible.”
About This Quote
Source Essay or talk on digital society
Notes that increasing ubiquity of technology makes infrastructure invisible and intangible, raising concerns about opacity
In simple terms: Tech makes infrastructure invisible
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden tech layers and seek transparency
Themes
technology
opacity
digital society
infrastructure
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
social
critical
When to use this quote
- evaluating tech impact
- advocating for transparency
- educating others
- policy discussion
Key Concepts
systems thinking
critical awareness
digital literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make digital infrastructure more understandable?
- What are the risks of opaque technology?
A Different Perspective
Complex tech may be hard to simplify for laypeople
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