Quote by Lewis Mumford

The cycle of the machine is now coming to an end. Man has learned much in the hard discipline and the shrewd, unflinching grasp of practical possibilities that the machine has provided in the last three centuries: but we can no more continue to live in the world of the machine than we could live successfully on the barren surface of the moon.

The cycle of the machine is now coming to an end. Man has le

Summary

This quote suggests that while humans have gained valuable knowledge and skills from their use of machines over the past few centuries, there is a need for a shift away from excessive reliance on technology. It implies that living solely in a world dominated by machines is unsustainable and compares it to trying to survive on the desolate moon's surface. The quote emphasizes the need for humans to find a balance between the benefits of technology and the importance of maintaining a connection with nature and more meaningful, non-mechanized aspects of life.

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By Lewis Mumford

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