Quote by Russell Baker, No Cause for Pain

The worst thing about the miracle of modern communications is the Pavlovian pressure it places upon everyone to communicate whenever a bell rings.

The worst thing about the miracle of modern communications i

Summary

This quote criticizes the constant need for communication that has been perpetuated by modern technology. It suggests that the ease and accessibility of communication has created an expectation for individuals to always be available and responsive, comparing it to Pavlov's conditioning experiment where dogs were trained to salivate in response to a ringing bell. The quote highlights the negative consequences of this constant pressure to communicate, implying that it undermines personal boundaries and freedom by demanding immediate and constant availability.

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Communication

By Russell Baker, No Cause for Pain

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