Age Quote by Leon Wieseltier
“Here is a humanist proposition for the age of Google: The processing of information is not the highest aim to which the human spirit can aspire, and neither is competitiveness in a global economy. The character of our society cannot be determined by engineers.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Age of Google, 2010
Human progress should aim beyond data processing and competition; cultural values matter more than engineering dominance.
In simple terms: Human spirit should seek higher goals than tech and profit.
Prioritize meaning over efficiency.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education reform
- public policy
- media criticism
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What values should guide our digital age?
- How can non‑engineers shape societal direction?
Tech cannot solve all moral dilemmas alone.