Animal Quote by Susan Greenfield, Baroness Greenfield
“I often wonder whether real conversation in real time may eventually give way to these sanitized and easier screen dialogues, in much the same way as killing, skinning and butchering an animal to eat has been replaced by the convenience of packages of meat on the supermarket shelf… Perhaps future generations will recoil with similar horror at the messiness, unpredictability and immediate personal involvement of a three-dimensional, real-time interaction.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: The Future of Conversation, Susan Greenfield, 2020
Real‑time, messy human interaction may be replaced by sanitized digital communication, just as fresh meat was replaced by packaged meat.
In simple terms: Human interaction may become sterile and distant.
Key Takeaway
Value authentic, spontaneous conversation.
Themes
technology
communication
authenticity
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- social media use
- online education
- remote work
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
digital mediation
human connection
media evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How might we preserve spontaneity in digital chats?
- What are the costs of losing messy, real‑time dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Convenient digital tools can reduce depth and empathy.
