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Technological progress Quote by Yuval Noah Harari

“Technological progress has a very different agenda. It doesn’t want to listen to our inner voices. It wants to control them.” quote by Yuval Noah Harari
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““Technological progress has a very different agenda. It doesn’t want to listen to our inner voices. It wants to control them.””

Yuval Noah Harari

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Source Interview: Yuval Noah Harari on Technology, 2021

Technology pursues its own agenda, ignoring inner human voices, aiming to control them.

In simple terms: Tech seeks control, not listening to us.

Key Takeaway

Stay aware of tech's influence on inner life.

Themes

technology control inner voice agenda autonomy

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • social media use
  • workplace automation
  • personal data management

Key Concepts

AI ethics humanism digital freedom

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain agency over your thoughts?
  • What safeguards protect inner autonomy?
A Different Perspective

Tech can empower as well as dominate; balance is key.

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