Abyss Quote by Lewis Mumford
“By his very success in inventing labor-saving devices, modern man has manufactured an abyss of boredom that only the privileged classes in earlier civilizations have ever fathomed.”
About This Quote
Critiques modern convenience for creating a profound emptiness that only historically elite could experience.
In simple terms: Technology breeds existential boredom
Convenience can detach humanity from purposeful engagement.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic lecture on industrialization
- cultural critique article
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- philosophical analysis
- public discourse on work ethic
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the cost of relentless convenience?
- Can boredom be a catalyst for creativity?