Any Quote by James Gleick
“It's important with any new technology to try to pay conscious attention to what the drawbacks might be. We choose to multitask. Sometimes our choices aren't the wisest of choices, and we regret them, but they are our choices. I think it'd be wrong to think that they're automatically bad.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: TEDx, 2019
New technologies bring drawbacks; conscious awareness of them is essential to avoid poor choices like multitasking.
In simple terms: Be aware of tech drawbacks.
Key Takeaway
Mindfully evaluate tech impacts.
Themes
technology
decision‑making
mindfulness
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
practical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- productivity
- health
- education
Key Concepts
cognitive load
attention economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance awareness with action?
- When is multitasking acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Over‑analysis can lead to paralysis.
