Quote by Don DeLillo

In the face of technology, everything becomes a little atavistic.

In the face of technology, everything becomes a little atavi

Summary

This quote suggests that when confronted with advancements in technology, humans tend to revert to more primitive ways. It implies that although technology makes life easier and more convenient, it also has the potential to diminish certain aspects of our nature or culture. It highlights a possible tension between modernity and traditional or old-fashioned practices, insinuating that our dependence on technology could lead to a regression of certain traits or values.

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Technology

By Don DeLillo

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