Arab spring Quote by Mohamed Addakhakhny
““What is happening in Egypt now, and in the countries of the Arab Spring, confirms a global phenomenon that the human became in the service of things, but while he is in the service of multinational companies, media, and political parties in some countries, he is in the service of the state, political alliances, military, political movements, armed militias.. and so on, in the Arab countries. Which may confirm - with much of regret - the words of Michel Foucault that "Modernity has evolved against its essence" and "this world began without human and will end without him"!””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commentary on Arab Spring, 2011, public address
The quote argues that modern societies have turned humans into tools serving corporations, media, and political forces, echoing Foucault’s view that modernity betrays humanity and may end without it.
In simple terms: Modernity makes people serve powerful institutions, risking humanity’s loss.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist being used by powerful entities.
Themes
power
modernity
humanity
politics
media
Mood
critical
reflective
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- activism
- journalism
- policy analysis
- education
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Foucault
alienation
instrumentalization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you see your role in resisting instrumentalization?
- What steps can restore human agency?
A Different Perspective
Human agency can be reclaimed through collective action and critical awareness.
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