Artificial light Quote by Matthew Mather
““Without artificial light, humans were scared animals that scurried into their nests at sunset. Darkness brought out the monsters that existed in our primal collective imaginations, the creatures from under the bed, all of which disappeared with the flick of a switch and the warm glow of an incandescent bulb. Modern cities were filled with massive and awe-inspiring structures, but without artificial light,””
About This Quote
Artificial light dispels primal fears, enabling modern civilization; without it, darkness revives ancient anxieties.
In simple terms: Light removes fear of darkness.
Key Takeaway
Use light to create safe environments.
Themes
light
fear
civilization
Mood
reassuring
reflective
Type
cultural
psychological
When to use this quote
- nighttime safety
- home lighting
- city planning
Key Concepts
psychology
urban design
Questions to Reflect On
- How does lighting affect your mood?
- What alternatives exist to artificial light?
A Different Perspective
May ignore other safety factors.
![“Then your fingers moved down to my chin. You pushed it up with your thumb to look at me, almost like you were studying me in the artificial lights above my head. And, I mean, you really looked at me … with eyes like two stars. [...] And I had wings fluttering away inside me all right. Big fat moth…” quote by Lucy Christopher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fef/lucy-christopher-4978_artificial-light_then-your-fingers-moved-down-to-my-chin_1483412.jpg)
