Culture Quote by William Gibson
“I worry about what we'll do in the future, [about the instantaneous co-opting of pop culture]. Where is our new stuff going to come from?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Wired Magazine, 1994
Concern about cultural co‑option and loss of originality questions future creative sources.
In simple terms: Worry about losing fresh culture.
Seek authentic, new creative inputs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic projects
- media production
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster new cultural creation?
- What protects originality today?
May underestimate the cycle of cultural remixing.