Quote by Eric Hoffer

When you automate an industry you modernize it; when you automate a life you primitivize it.

When you automate an industry you modernize it; when you aut

Summary

This quote highlights the consequences of excessive automation in our daily lives. Automating an industry is seen as progress because it improves efficiency and productivity. However, when we rely too much on automation in our personal lives, it can lead to a loss of essential skills and a decrease in self-reliance. This quote suggests that automating every aspect of our lives can make us more dependent on technology, ultimately degrading our ability to adapt and think critically. It serves as a reminder to maintain a balance between automation and retaining our basic skills and abilities.

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Modern Modernism

By Eric Hoffer

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