Believe Quote by Patrick Collison
“We presumably believe that most of the technological progress over the arc of humanity to date has been good. I don't see any argument to go back to 1600.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Patrick Collison, 2023
Technological progress is overwhelmingly beneficial, making regression to pre‑industrial times unreasonable.
In simple terms: Tech advances are mostly good; going back is absurd.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and guide innovation.
Themes
progress
technology
optimism
Mood
hopeful
critical
Type
inspirational
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
innovation
historical comparison
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we mitigate tech harms?
- What defines “good” progress?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks negative externalities of tech.
