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“We often use technology to save time, but increasingly, it either takes the saved time along with it, or makes the saved time less present, intimate and rich. I worry that the closer the world gets to our fingertips, the further it gets from our hearts.” quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
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“We often use technology to save time, but increasingly, it either takes the saved time along with it, or makes the saved time less present, intimate and rich. I worry that the closer the world gets to our fingertips, the further it gets from our hearts.”

Jonathan Safran Foer

About This Quote

Source Essay: Technology and Time, 2020, magazine interview

Technology promises efficiency but often erodes the depth and intimacy of saved moments.

In simple terms: Saved time becomes less meaningful.

Key Takeaway

Preserve depth in digital habits.

Themes

technology time human connection

Mood

contemplative concerned

Type

cautionary reflective

When to use this quote

  • remote work
  • social media use
  • online learning
  • family gatherings
  • personal productivity

Key Concepts

digital distraction mindfulness presence efficiency vs. depth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What digital habits dilute your experiences?
  • How can you reclaim intimacy with time?
A Different Perspective

Convenience can lead to superficial engagement.

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