19th century Quote by Rufus Wainwright
“I definitely have a Luddite's approach to what's going on. I find that as I get older, I get stupider. For me, the iPhone is harder than reading Faust. I've been hanging out a bit with Lou Reed, and he's the complete opposite. He's into technology and is kind of like a toddler, compared to me, who's like an old 19th-century widow or something.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "Song Exploder", 2023
The speaker feels increasingly out of sync with modern tech, seeing himself as outdated compared to younger, tech‑savvy peers.
In simple terms: I feel old and clumsy with new gadgets.
Key Takeaway
Embrace learning or accept your niche.
Themes
technology
age
self‑perception
Mood
self‑deprecating
reflective
Type
personal
humorous
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- social media use
- learning new devices
Key Concepts
digital literacy
generational gap
humor
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you bridge the tech gap?
- What strengths do you bring despite feeling outdated?
A Different Perspective
Older generations may struggle with rapid tech change.
![“. . . Luddites were those frenzied traditionalists of the early 19th century who toured [England] wrecking new weaving machines on the theory that if they were destroyed . . . old jobs and old ways of life could be preserved . . . At certain times in his life each man is tempted to become a…” quote by James A. Michener](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/182/james-a-michener-1627_19th-century_luddites-were-those-frenzied-traditional_76909.jpg)
