Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

The press, the machine, the railway, the telegraph are premises whose thousand-year conclusion no one has yet dared to draw.

The press, the machine, the railway, the telegraph are premi

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This quote suggests that various technological advancements, such as the press, machine, railway, and telegraph, provide the foundation for future unforeseen developments. Despite their significant impact on society, the ultimate consequences or possibilities stemming from these innovations have not been fully explored or envisioned. It implies that there is immense potential for further progress and advancements yet to be realized, leading to an open-ended future of technological evolution that remains uncharted and full of endless possibilities.

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