Afraid Quote by Thom Yorke
“Almost every song on OK Computer revolves around how I am afraid computers get up at night and attempt to choke me with their wires.*doesn't laugh*”
About This Quote
Source Album: OK Computer, Radiohead, 1997
The song expresses fear of technology turning hostile and overwhelming us.
In simple terms: Fear of tech becoming dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Beware overreliance on machines.
Themes
technology
anxiety
control
future
music
Mood
uneasy
reflective
Type
cultural
musical
When to use this quote
- listening to music
- discussing tech ethics
- writing about AI
- teaching media literacy
- creating art
Key Concepts
dystopia
automation
human‑machine relation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music shape tech fears?
- What can we do to balance tech use?
A Different Perspective
It may exaggerate tech threats and ignore benefits.
