Quote by Andrew Weil

Each day as I travel through downtown Tucson, I am amazed at how quickly the most ancient of human behaviors have changed. For as long as there have been Homo sapiens - roughly 200,000 years - people have filled their lives principally with two activities: talking directly with other people, and doing physical things.

Each day as I travel through downtown Tucson, I am amazed at

Summary

This quote highlights the rapid transformation in human behavior due to technological advancements. It reflects on the traditional activities of human interaction and physical engagement that have characterized human existence for thousands of years. However, in today's modern world, these activities have dramatically changed. People increasingly communicate through digital means rather than face-to-face conversations, and physical tasks are being replaced by technology. The quote serves as a reminder of the significant impact of technology on our daily lives and how it has reshaped fundamental aspects of human behavior.

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By Andrew Weil

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