Belief Quote by Mark Slouka
“Whether they really believe in their brave new world, however, is ultimately beside the point. They're building it. And in the friction-free future, jacked into paradise, we'll have the 'liberty' of living (or rather, or buying the illusion of living), through the benevolent offices of a middleman as nearly omnipotent as god himself. Freedom? A more perfect captivity is difficult to imagine.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Days of the Future, Mark Slouka, 2018
The quote critiques a technologically mediated utopia, suggesting it may become a new form of captivity under omnipotent control.
In simple terms: Tech utopia may become a subtle captivity.
Key Takeaway
Beware of illusionary freedom.
Themes
technology
freedom
control
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- digital life
- consumer culture
- AI governance
- urban planning
- social media
Key Concepts
philosophy
media studies
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What freedoms are truly lost?
- How can we retain agency?
A Different Perspective
Not all tech is oppressive.
