Computers Quote by Sigfried Giedion
“Even when dead, the hog largely refuses to submit to the machine,”
About This Quote
Source Book: Space, Time and Architecture, 1941
Even after death, the machine's dominance is resisted, symbolizing human defiance against mechanization.
In simple terms: The dead still oppose the machine.
Key Takeaway
Recognize human resilience against dehumanizing systems.
Themes
technology
resistance
human spirit
Mood
critical
defiant
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- industrial design
- AI ethics
- social movements
Key Concepts
Posthumanism
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cling to human agency?
- Can resistance change technological trajectories?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may be symbolic rather than effective.
