Quote by Aldous Huxley

God isn't compatible with machinery and scientific medicine and universal happiness. You must make your choice. Our civilization has chosen machinery and medicine and happiness.

God isn't compatible with machinery and scientific medicine

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In this quote, the speaker implies that there is an inherent conflict between the concept of God and the advancements of machinery, scientific medicine, and universal happiness. They suggest that society must choose between embracing these technological and societal advancements or aligning with the idea of a higher power. The quote highlights the speaker's belief that civilization has already made its choice in favor of progress and material well-being over traditional religious values.

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