Quote by Jacques Ellul

Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new social order in which efficiency is no longer an option but a necessity imposed on all human activity.

Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civiliza

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This quote suggests that modern technology has become an all-encompassing and essential aspect of our society. It implies that it has transformed the way we live and interact, establishing a new social order that prioritizes efficiency above all else. The quote highlights that technology is not just a choice but a requirement that influences every aspect of human activity, emphasizing its pervasive and indispensable nature in modern civilization.

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