Cease Quote by William O. Douglas
“We know by now that if we make technology the predestined force in our lives, man will walk to the measure of its demands. We know how leveling that influence can be, how easy it is to computerize man and make him a servile thing in a vast industrial complex. . . . This means we must subject the machine - technology - to control and cease despoiling the earth and filling people with goodies merely to make money.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Technology and Society, 1960s
If technology dominates life, humanity becomes subservient; we must control it to protect Earth and humanity.
In simple terms: Technology should serve, not enslave, humanity.
Key Takeaway
Regulate tech to preserve humanity and environment.
Themes
technology
control
environment
humanity
ethics
Mood
cautious
determined
Type
policy
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate governance
- environmental activism
- education curricula
- urban planning
Key Concepts
industrialization
automation
sustainability
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance technological progress with ethical limits?
- What policies best prevent tech from exploiting humanity?
A Different Perspective
Regulation may stifle innovation if too strict.
