Computers Quote by William S. Burroughs
“All political organizations tend to function like a machine, to eliminate the unpredictable factor of affect - emotion.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Naked Lunch", 1959
Political groups function like machines that suppress emotional unpredictability to maintain order and efficiency.
In simple terms: Politics seeks to suppress emotion for control.
Key Takeaway
Beware of emotional suppression in institutions.
Themes
politics
control
emotion
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- organizational leadership
- policy making
- social movements
Key Concepts
mechanical governance
affect regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is emotion seen as a threat?
- Can politics incorporate emotion constructively?
A Different Perspective
Machines may stifle necessary creativity and empathy.
