Degrees Quote by R. Buckminster Fuller
“Those who play with the devil's toys will be brought by degrees to wield his sword.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Critical Path, 1981
Playing with dangerous ideas gradually normalizes them, leading to greater responsibility and potential danger.
In simple terms: Playing with danger leads to wielding it.
Key Takeaway
Beware of incremental escalation.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
danger
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- political activism
- technology development
- personal habits
Key Concepts
philosophy
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What small risks have you accepted?
- How to stay vigilant?
A Different Perspective
Risk of desensitization.
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