Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable fr

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Arthur C. Clarke, suggests that highly advanced technology can appear supernatural or miraculous to people who do not comprehend or understand it. When technology becomes so advanced that it surpasses our understanding, its workings may seem inexplicable, leading to the perception of it being magical. It emphasizes the idea that our perception of what is magical or extraordinary is relative to our level of knowledge and understanding of the world around us.

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Technology Science Vision

By Arthur C. Clarke

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