Bags Quote by Vincent Massey
“Technology has been defined, perhaps a little ungenerously, as "a long Greek name for a bag of tools".”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Canadian Parliament, 1935
Technology is a collection of tools, not an autonomous force, reminding us to view it as a means rather than an end.
In simple terms: Tech is just tools we use.
Key Takeaway
Use technology purposefully.
Themes
innovation
society
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- business strategy
- daily life
Key Concepts
Tool theory
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What purpose does your tech serve?
- How can you keep tech as a tool?
A Different Perspective
Tools can become ends if unexamined.
