Computers Quote by William S. Burroughs
“We have a great elaborate machine which I feel has to be completely dismantled - in order to do that we need people who understand how the machine works - the mass media - unparalleled opportunity.”
About This Quote
The media system is powerful and must be dismantled, but this requires insiders who understand its mechanisms.
In simple terms: Media must be broken down by those who know it.
Key Takeaway
Seek insiders to expose media flaws.
Themes
media criticism
power structures
reform
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analysis
warning
When to use this quote
- journalism
- activism
- policy change
- media literacy
Key Concepts
systems theory
information control
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can responsibly replace the current media?
- What safeguards are needed?
A Different Perspective
Dismantling may create chaos without clear alternatives.
