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

Summary

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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Technology

By Jaron Lanier

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