Capacity Quote by Jean Baudrillard
“Computer science only indicates the retrospective omnipotence of our technologies. In other words, an infinite capacity to process data (but only data -- i.e. the already given) and in no sense a new vision. With that science, we are entering an era of exhaustivity, which is also an era of exhaustion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Simulacra and Simulation, 1981
Technology processes existing data without creating new visions, leading to a cycle of exhaustive analysis and fatigue.
In simple terms: Tech repeats old data, causing exhaustion.
Key Takeaway
Seek new perspectives beyond data.
Themes
technology
exhaustion
vision
analysis
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- academic research
- product development
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
postmodernism
media theory
information overload
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we generate new ideas from existing data?
- What practices prevent analytical fatigue?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the value of creative insight.
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