Computer Quote by Ivan Illich
““The computer is credited with the capacity to create unsuspected amounts of busywork. We are straight on our way towards an energy-obsessed low energy society in a world that worships work but has nothing for people to do.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Deschooling Society, Ivan Illich, 1971
Modern society creates unnecessary labor, turning work into an end rather than a means, while people lack meaningful activities.
In simple terms: Work is often pointless and people lack purpose.
Key Takeaway
Seek purposeful engagement beyond busywork.
Themes
work
society
meaning
technology
energy
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- office jobs
- education reform
- community projects
- personal hobbies
Key Concepts
alienation
consumerism
automation
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities would you create to give meaning to idle time?
- How can societies redesign work to serve people?
A Different Perspective
Busywork can be a symptom of deeper systemic issues, not just individual inefficiency.
