Quote by J. G. Ballard

What our children have to fear is not the cars on the highways of tomorrow but our own pleasure in calculating the most elegant parameters of their deaths.

What our children have to fear is not the cars on the highwa

Summary

This quote by philosopher and writer Edmund White highlights the concern that our preoccupation with technological advancements and efficiency might overshadow our responsibility towards the safety and well-being of future generations. It suggests that instead of ensuring the safety of our children and providing them with a secure future, we might become consumed by the cleverness and precision of our own creations, placing their lives in jeopardy. Essentially, it warns against valuing our own pleasure and intellect over the protection and welfare of the next generation.

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Automobiles

By J. G. Ballard

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