Be good Quote by James Gleick
“As soon as the printing press started flooding Europe with books, people were complaining that there were too many books and that it was going to change philosophy and the course of human thought in ways that wouldn't necessarily be good.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Information, James Gleick, 2011
New technology often sparks fear of negative impact, yet it also expands knowledge and possibilities.
In simple terms: New tech scares people but also opens doors.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change while evaluating risks.
Themes
innovation
fear
progress
Mood
curious
skeptical
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- publishing
- digital transformation
Key Concepts
information theory
media impact
culture shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess whether a technology helps or harms?
- What safeguards can balance innovation and caution?
A Different Perspective
Not all change is beneficial.
