Construction Quote by Tom Standage
“Indeed, the construction of a global telegraph network was widely expected, by Briggs and Maverick among others, to result in world peace: 'It is impossible that old prejudices and hostilities should longer exist, while such an instrument has been created for the exchange of thought between all the nations of the earth.'”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Victorian Internet, Tom Standage, 1999
Early telegraph optimism predicted world peace, but reality proved otherwise.
In simple terms: Technology alone won bring peace.
Key Takeaway
Beware over‑optimism in tech.
Themes
technology
peace
history
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
historical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy
- media
- international relations
Key Concepts
sociology
communication theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Can tech ever truly end conflict?
- What lessons apply today?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore complex human factors.
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