Awe Quote by John Updike
“Our brains are no longer conditioned for reverence and awe. We cannot imagine a Second Coming that would not be cut down to size by the televised evening news, or a Last Judgment not subject to pages of holier-than-thou second-guessing in The New York Review of Books.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Review of Books, 1995
Modern media erodes reverence, making profound awe seem impossible.
In simple terms: Media dulls our sense of the sacred.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth beyond headlines.
Themes
culture
media
spirituality
skepticism
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- religious practice
- education
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
media theory
secularism
cognitive overload
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media shape your sense of wonder?
- Can you cultivate reverence offline?
A Different Perspective
Some still find awe in personal experience.
