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Blessing Quote by Neil Postman

“It is a mistake to suppose that any technological innovation has a one-sided effect. Every technology is both a burden and a blessing; not either-or, but this-and-that.” quote by Neil Postman
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“It is a mistake to suppose that any technological innovation has a one-sided effect. Every technology is both a burden and a blessing; not either-or, but this-and-that.”

Neil Postman

About This Quote

Source Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death, Neil Postman, 1985

Technological advances bring both benefits and drawbacks; they are not purely good or bad.

In simple terms: Tech has mixed impacts.

Key Takeaway

Consider both sides of new tech.

Themes

technology ethics balance

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • product design
  • education
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

dualism externalities systems thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we mitigate tech harms?
  • What benefits are we overlooking?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on negatives can stall progress.

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