Culture Quote by Jane Jacobs
“Writing, printing, and the Internet give a false sense of security about the permanence of culture.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death and Life of Great American Cities, 1961
Technological media create an illusion that culture is permanent.
In simple terms: Tech makes us think culture lasts forever.
Recognize cultural fragility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- archiving
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What cultural aspects are most at risk?
- How can we safeguard intangible heritage?
Digital records can be lost or corrupted.