Automation Quote by William Gibson
“The written word still enjoyed a certain prestige here. It was a sluggish country.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Neuromancer, 1984
Notes that the written word holds prestige in a sluggish, perhaps technologically lagging, society.
In simple terms: Written word valued in slow society.
Key Takeaway
Preserve literary culture.
Themes
literature
culture
technology
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- libraries
- publishing
- digital archiving
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
information theory
social inertia
media evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How does speed affect literary value?
- What can revive written word relevance?
A Different Perspective
Digital media may erode prestige.
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