Computers Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
““My wife has been killed by a machine which should never have come into the hands of any human being. It is called a firearm. It makes the blackest of all human wishes come true at once, at a distance: that something die.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: "The Machine", 1975
Firearms turn distant wishes into instant death, highlighting their lethal ease.
In simple terms: Guns make killing easy from afar.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for gun safety.
Themes
violence
technology
ethics
Mood
somber
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- personal safety
- media coverage
- education
Key Concepts
weaponry
human desire
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives reduce reliance on guns?
- How does distance affect moral perception?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes of gun violence go beyond technology.
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