Body Quote by Hugh Herr
“I didn't view my body as broken, I reasoned that a human being can never be broken. Technology is broken. Technology is inadequate.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: MIT Media Lab, 2020
The body isn’t broken; technology is insufficient, highlighting the need for better tools.
In simple terms: Body is intact; tech is lacking.
Key Takeaway
Innovate to improve technology for human use.
Themes
prosthetics
human enhancement
technology limits
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
technical
When to use this quote
- rehabilitation
- sports
- everyday life
- design
Key Concepts
engineering
bioethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What tech would most improve daily life?
- How to ensure tech remains accessible?
A Different Perspective
Tech improvements may be constrained by cost or ethics.
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