Believe Quote by Pentti Linkola
“The most central and irrational faith among people is the faith in technology and economical growth. Its priests believe until their death that material prosperity bring enjoyment and happiness - even though all the proofs in history have shown that only lack and attempt cause a life worth living, that the material prosperity doesn't bring anything else than despair. These priests believe in technology still when they choke in their gas masks.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Collapse of Civilization by Pentti Linkola, 2010
Blind faith in technology and growth ignores that material wealth often leads to despair, not happiness.
In simple terms: Technology faith can cause despair.
Key Takeaway
Question materialist assumptions.
Themes
technology
growth
faith
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- personal consumption
- urban planning
Key Concepts
environmentalism
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance progress with wellbeing?
- What alternatives to material prosperity exist?
A Different Perspective
Not all technological progress is harmful; context matters.
