Quote by Jaron Lanier

People try to treat technology as an object, and it can't be. It can only be a channel.

People try to treat technology as an object, and it can't be

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This quote suggests that technology should not be perceived as an object on its own, but rather as a medium or tool that enables certain actions or communication. It emphasizes that technology is not an end in itself, but rather a means to achieve specific goals. By viewing technology as a channel, it highlights the importance of focusing on the purpose and content that technology facilitates, rather than solely fixating on the technology itself.

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