Acceleration Quote by Terry Riley
“It is important that we are coming up on the millennium because what I am experiencing, just being one person out of billions, is the feeling of acceleration. I experience this through my contact with other people.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Music and society, 1972
Feeling societal acceleration as individuals connect, highlighting rapid change.
In simple terms: Change feels faster now.
Embrace the speed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- technology era
- global networking
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does connection speed affect your life?
- Can you slow down meaningfully?
May ignore personal agency.