Brother Quote by Richard Brautigan
“I like to think (it has to be!) of a cybernetic ecology where we are free of our labors and joined back to nature, returned to our mammal brothers and sisters, and all watched over by machines of loving grace.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Abortion: An Historical Romance, Richard Brautigan, 1971
Envisions a future where technology frees humanity from toil, reconnecting us with nature and compassionate machines.
In simple terms: Technology can free us and restore harmony with nature.
Key Takeaway
Embrace technology that serves humanity.
Themes
future
technology
nature
humanity
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
visionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- environmental activism
- tech ethics
- community building
Key Concepts
cybernetics
ecology
post‑labor society
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should machines play in human fulfillment?
- How can we balance tech freedom with ecological stewardship?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic view may overlook practical challenges of implementation.
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