Quote by Andrew Weil

Technology has a shadow side. It accounts for real progress in medicine, but has also hurt it in many ways, making it more impersonal, expensive and dangerous. The false belief that a safety net of sophisticated drugs and machines stretches below us, permitting risky or lazy lifestyle choices, has undermined our spirit of self-reliance.

Technology has a shadow side. It accounts for real progress

Summary

This quote highlights the dual nature of technology. On one hand, it has brought immense advancements in medicine, leading to real progress. However, on the other hand, technology has had negative consequences. It has made healthcare more impersonal, expensive, and even hazardous. Moreover, the reliance on sophisticated drugs and machines has fostered a false sense of security, allowing individuals to make risky or lazy lifestyle choices. Ultimately, this quote underscores the need to be cautious and maintain a sense of self-reliance amid technological progress in the medical field.

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