Quote by Sigmund Freud

Man has, as it were, become a kind of prosthetic God. When he puts on all his auxiliary organs, he is truly magnificent; but those organs have not grown on him and they still give him much trouble at times.

Man has, as it were, become a kind of prosthetic God. When h

Summary

This quote suggests that humans have become dependent on technology, like prosthetic organs, to enhance their capabilities, resembling a god-like figure. While these technological additions may make humans magnificent and powerful, they do not naturally belong to them and consequently can cause difficulties and challenges. It implies that while human advancements are impressive, they come with the burden of managing and maintaining these artificial extensions.

By Sigmund Freud

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