Quote by Wendell Berry

As industrial technology advances and enlarges, and in the process assumes greater social, economic, and political force, it carries people away from where they belong by history, culture, deeds, association and affection.

As industrial technology advances and enlarges, and in the p

Summary

This quote suggests that as industrial technology advances and becomes more influential in society, it has the power to disconnect individuals from their historical, cultural, and social roots. The quote implies that as people's lives become shaped by industrialization, they are increasingly driven away from their traditional sense of belonging that is based on their history, cultural practices, past actions, relationships, and emotional connections. The quote highlights the potential detrimental impact of industrial technology on people's sense of identity and connection to their heritage and community.

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By Wendell Berry

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