Racism Quote by William Gibson
““They'd run all these tests on him and decided he wasn't racist. He wasn't, either, but not because he thought about it particularly. He just couldn't see the point. It just made for a lot of hassle, being that way, so why be that way? Nobody was going to go back and live where they lived before, were they, and if they did (he vaguely suspected) there wouldn't be any Mongolian barbecue and maybe we'd all be listening to Pentecostal Metal and anyway the President was black.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Neuromancer by William Gibson, 1984
The passage sat how people may avoid confronting racism because it feels inconvenient, not out of moral conviction, and how societal changes can make old prejudices seem irrelevant.
In simple terms: People ignore racism when it’s inconvenient, and change can make old biases feel outdated.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge hidden biases despite discomfort.
Themes
racism
convenience
social change
identity
culture
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
observation
analysis
commentary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- policy making
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
social inertia
cultural adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront biases that feel inconvenient?
- What role does cultural change play in reshaping prejudices?
A Different Perspective
Convenience may mask deeper prejudice, limiting true understanding.
