Quote by Bertrand Russell

Machines are worshipped because they are beautiful, and valued because they confer power; they are hated because they are hideous, and loathed because they impose slavery

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Summary

This quote explores the ambivalent relationship we have with machines. It suggests that machines are admired and cherished for their aesthetic beauty and the power they grant us. However, they are also despised for their ugliness and the potential of enslaving humanity. It highlights the duality of our emotions towards technology, observing how these contradictory feelings can shape our perceptions and interactions with machines.

By Bertrand Russell

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