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Airplane Quote by Mohsin Hamid

“We can open up our computers and Skype with someone, and we see them. It's like looking through a window. And we can surf the internet through our phones, and it's like our consciousness is far away. Or we can step through a airplane door and be in another continent a few hours away. So technology…” quote by Mohsin Hamid
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“We can open up our computers and Skype with someone, and we see them. It's like looking through a window. And we can surf the internet through our phones, and it's like our consciousness is far away. Or we can step through a airplane door and be in another continent a few hours away. So technology feels, to me, like the doors sort of already exist, at least emotionally.”

Mohsin Hamid

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public Talk, 2020

Technology acts as emotional doors, connecting people across distances instantly, making distant places feel nearby.

In simple terms: Tech connects us emotionally across distances.

Key Takeaway

Use technology to bridge emotional gaps.

Themes

connection technology empathy globalization

Mood

hopeful analytical contemplative

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • remote work
  • online education
  • virtual family gatherings
  • cross‑cultural collaboration

Key Concepts

digital communication psychology social impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does virtual connection affect real‑world relationships?
  • Can technology replace physical presence?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance may reduce physical presence.

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