Enhancement Quote by Roberto Mangabeira Unger
““The power worship of the Promethean amounts to a travesty of the enhancement of life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Self Awakened, 2007
Blind devotion to progress can distort humanity’s true advancement.
In simple terms: Blind progress harms humanity.
Key Takeaway
Seek balanced, humane progress.
Themes
technology
humanism
ethics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- tech development
- education
- public debate
Key Concepts
progressivism
philosophy
human flourishing
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true enhancement of life?
- How can we balance innovation with humanity?
A Different Perspective
Progress can be misused without ethical guidance.
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