Air Quote by Paul Virilio
“The territorial body has been polluted by roads, elevators, etc. Similarly, our animal body starts being polluted. Ecology no longer deals with water, flora, wildlife and air only. It deals with the body itself as well. It is comparable with an invasion: technology is invading our body because of miniaturisation.”
About This Quote
Technology infiltrates our bodies, polluting them as roads pollute landscapes.
In simple terms: Tech invades our physical selves.
Key Takeaway
Guard against technological overreach.
Themes
technology
environment
pollution
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- health
- digital wellbeing
Key Concepts
philosophy
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries protect bodily integrity?
- How can tech be harmonious?
A Different Perspective
Tech can also empower.
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