Around the world Quote by Obert Skye
““…Magic is often a tricky thing. Often it is explainable. People fly through the air in planes and live underwater in submarines. Plants grow within weeks and cities operate and sustain millions of people. A person can talk to practically anyone almost anywhere around the world instantly. People’s images are transported by photo in the time it takes to press a button. Dinosaurs seem real, huge apes exist, and other worlds are a movie ticket away.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Magic and Technology, 2010s
The passage contrasts magical wonder with scientific advances, noting that many once‑magical phenomena are now explained by technology.
In simple terms: Magic once explained by science; now tech explains magic.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate how knowledge transforms wonder.
Themes
science
technology
magic
progress
perception
Mood
wonderful
reflective
inspirational
Type
science
culture
philosophy
When to use this quote
- education
- science communication
- creative writing
- public outreach
Key Concepts
Epistemology
cultural shift
innovation
human curiosity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scientific literacy affect our sense of wonder?
- Can magic coexist with scientific understanding?
A Different Perspective
Technological explanations can diminish awe.
