Brain Quote by Scott Westerfeld
“Tally-When you looked around at everyone else how come you didn’t notice they were brain damaged? Az - We didn’t have much to compare our fellow citizens with. Only a few colleagues who seemed different from most people, more engaged, but that was hardly a surprise. History would indicate that the majority of people have always been sheep. Before the operation there were wars and mass hatred and clear cutting. Whatever these lesions make us, it isn’t a far cry from how humanity was in the rusty era. These days we’re just a bit easier to manage.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Days, 2015
People are compared to sheep, suggesting conformity, while “lesions” symbolize changes that make humanity easier to control.
In simple terms: Society is seen as easily managed after changes.
Key Takeaway
Question the impact of conformity on freedom.
Themes
conformity
control
human nature
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media consumption
- education reform
Key Concepts
social engineering
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “sheep” imply about individuality?
- How might “lesions” be interpreted positively?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may oversimplify complex social dynamics.
