Quote by Max Lerner

A world technology means either a world government or world suicide.

A world technology means either a world government or world

Summary

This quote suggests that the advancement of technology on a global scale will lead to two extreme outcomes. On one hand, it implies that a globalized technology-driven world will necessitate a unified world government to effectively manage and control the consequences and implications of such advancements. On the other hand, it implies that the unrestricted proliferation of technology could result in catastrophic consequences, including self-destruction. In essence, this quote raises concerns about the potential risks and need for governance in a highly technologically advanced world.

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