Clock Quote by J. M. Coetzee
“One day some as yet unborn scholar will recognize in the clock the machine that has tamed the wilds.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee, 1999
Future scholars will see technology as a tool that tames nature's chaos.
In simple terms: Technology can tame nature.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of technology.
Themes
technology
nature
future
knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
analytical
visionary
When to use this quote
- education
- environmental policy
- urban planning
- technology ethics
Key Concepts
control
civilization
science
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology reshape our relationship with nature?
- What responsibilities arise from taming the wild?
A Different Perspective
May overlook ethical implications of domination.
