Quote by Henrik Ibsen
I'm afraid for all those who'll have the bread snatched from their mouths by these machines. What business has science and capitalism got, bringing all these new inventions into the works, before society has produced a generation educated up to using them!
Summary
This quote expresses concerns regarding the rapid advancement of technology and capitalism without simultaneously ensuring that society is adequately prepared to utilize these advancements. The speaker laments the potential negative consequences, specifically the threat posed by machines to people's livelihoods, as they fear that individuals may struggle to adapt to these new inventions due to lack of education. The quote suggests that there should be a stronger emphasis on educating individuals before introducing groundbreaking technologies to avoid leaving some individuals deprived of their basic needs.
Topics
Business
By Henrik Ibsen