Business Quote by Martha Wells
““I could have become a mass murderer after I hacked my governor module, but then I realized I could access the combined feed of entertainment channels carried on the company satellites. It had been well over 35,000 hours or so since then, with still not much murdering, but probably, I don't know, a little under 35,000 hours of movies, serials, books, plays, and music consumed. As a heartless killing machine, I was a terrible failure.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author discussion, 2021
He reflects on a failed attempt at becoming a killing machine after hacking a system, realizing he consumed massive media content instead.
In simple terms: He failed at becoming a murderer, consumed media instead.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of destructive ambition.
Themes
science‑fiction
ethics
technology
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
fiction
ethics
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- tech conferences
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
AI control
media consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical safeguards prevent AI misuse?
- How does media overload affect decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Moral boundaries constrain harmful pursuits.
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