Quote by Iain Banks

Technology determines the possibilities of society. It doesn't matter whether you start out from a fascist state or a communist state or a free-market state.

Technology determines the possibilities of society. It doesn

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This quote suggests that the course of society and its potential outcomes are largely influenced by technology, regardless of the initial political or economic system in place. The quote argues that technology is a significant determining factor in shaping society, surpassing the starting point of a country's political ideology. In other words, the transformative power of technology can transcend a nation's initial governmental structure and impact the society as a whole.

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