Buttons Quote by Zygmunt Bauman
“"Community" came to be seen as a chat-group: you switch on as long as your pleasure lasts, then push another button and switch off. Very easy to go in and out, join and leave.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Liquid Modernity, Zygmunt Bauman, 2000
Modern social ties are fleeting, like a switch that can be turned on or off at will.
In simple terms: Relationships are temporary and easy to enter or exit.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impermanence of connections.
Themes
society
relationships
modernity
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- online communities
- friendships
- networking
- social media
Key Concepts
sociology
liquid modernity
Questions to Reflect On
- What value do you find in lasting bonds?
- How does easy disengagement affect community health?
A Different Perspective
Such fluidity can erode deep commitment and trust.
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