Quote by David Bowie

The humanists' replacement for religion: work really hard and somehow you'll either save yourself or you'll be immortal. Of course, that's a total joke, and our progress is nothing. There may be progress in technology but there's no ethical progress whatsoever.

The humanists' replacement for religion: work really hard an

Summary

This quote criticizes the idea that humanistic values, such as hard work and progress, can replace religious beliefs. It suggests that humanists may have the belief that relentless effort will lead to personal salvation or immortality, a concept seen as absurd by the author. Furthermore, while advancements in technology are acknowledged, the quote claims that there is a lack of ethical progress in society. In essence, the quote expresses skepticism towards the ability of humanistic ideals to provide true meaning and moral development in humanity's pursuit of progress.

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Religion

By David Bowie

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