Computers Quote by Jeffrey Eugenides
““But in 1922 it was still a new thing to be a machine.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Marriage Plot”, 2011
In 1922, being a machine was novel, underscoring how quickly technology becomes ordinary.
In simple terms: Machines were once new, now common.
Key Takeaway
Adapt to rapid tech change.
Themes
technology
history
innovation
normalization
Mood
observational
analytical
Type
historical
critical
When to use this quote
- industrial revolution
- digital era
- AI adoption
- cultural shifts
Key Concepts
sociology of tech
future studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How does novelty affect perception?
- What’s today’s “new machine”?
A Different Perspective
Novel change can outpace ethics.
