Computers Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
““What I am talking about may be difficult for you to understand, but it is really quite important. You see, technicians are not creators; and there are more and more technicians in the world, people who know what to do and how to do it, but who are not creators. In America there are calculating machines capable of solving in a few minutes mathematical problems which would take a man, working ten hours every day, a hundred years to solve. These extraordinary machines are being developed. But machines can never be creators—and human beings are becoming more and more like machines. Even when they rebel, their rebellion is within the limits of the machine and is therefore no rebellion at all.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Technology and Humanity, 1960s
The speaker warns that reliance on technical expertise without creative thought turns people into machines, limiting true rebellion and freedom.
In simple terms: Technical skill without creativity makes us machine-like.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate creativity alongside technical skill.
Themes
technology
creativity
humanity
freedom
rebellion
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education reform
- workplace innovation
- personal development
- artistic practice
Key Concepts
automation
human agency
existential risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance technical mastery with creative freedom?
- What practices nurture genuine rebellion?
A Different Perspective
Creativity can be stifled by systemic pressures, not just individual choice.
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