Love Quote by Saul Bellow
““This development is possibly related to the fact that so much of "value" has been absorbed by technology itself. It is "good" to electrify a primitive area. Civilization and even morality are implicit in technological transformation...New techniques are in themselves bien pensant and represent not only rationality but benevolence...Romantic individuals (a mass of them by now) accuse this mass civilization of obstructing their attainment of beauty, nobility, integrity, intensity. I do not want to sneer at the term Romantic. Romanticism guarded the "inspired condition," preserved the poetic, philosophical, and religious teachings...during the greatest and most rapid of transformations, the most accelerated phase of modern scientific and technical transformation.””
About This Quote
Technological progress absorbs value, reshaping civilization and morality; while it can be benevolent, it also challenges romantic ideals of beauty and integrity.
In simple terms: Tech changes values and morality, challenging ideals.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess tech’s impact on values.
Themes
technology
civilization
morality
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- education
- policy making
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
philosophy
social theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology alter your sense of beauty?
- Can morality evolve with tech?
A Different Perspective
Romanticism may overlook tech’s benefits.
