Coast Quote by Margaret Atwood
“As William Gibson says, the future is already here but it's lumpy. It's unevenly distributed. Some people are already living this, the ones on low-lying islands off the coast of India are being swept away, you know, it's already happening to some people. We happen to be very lucky so far.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Climate change commentary, 2020
She notes that technological advances are uneven, benefiting some while others suffer, especially vulnerable communities.
In simple terms: Future tech is unevenly distributed, harming some.
Key Takeaway
Address inequitable tech impacts.
Themes
environment
technology
social justice
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
analytical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy design
- community resilience
- urban planning
Key Concepts
climate adaptation
inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure equitable tech distribution?
- What responsibilities do innovators have to vulnerable groups?
A Different Perspective
Tech benefits can exacerbate existing disparities.
