Quote by Tom Clancy

There was a time when nails were high-tech. There was a time when people had to be told how to use a telephone. Technology is just a tool. People use tools to improve their lives.

There was a time when nails were high-tech. There was a time

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that technology is a tool that is designed to enhance human life. It emphasizes a perspective that technology is not something to be feared or dismissed but rather an instrument that empowers people to achieve progress. By referring to examples like nails and telephones, it reminds us that even seemingly basic or primitive technologies were once regarded as advanced in their respective times. Ultimately, the quote suggests that technology, regardless of its complexity or novelty, serves the purpose of serving people and making their lives better.

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By Tom Clancy

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