No great deed, private or public, has ever been undertaken in a bliss of certainty.
Leon WieseltierRead
Here is a humanist proposition for the age of Google: The processing of information is not the highest aim to which the human spirit can aspire, and neither is competitiveness in a global economy. The character of our society cannot be determined by engineers.
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What this quote means
Human connection and values surpass mere information processing and competition.
Leon Wieseltier's quote critiques the modern focus on technology and competition, suggesting that the true essence of humanity lies beyond information processing and economic competitiveness. He emphasizes that the moral and ethical character of society cannot solely be dictated by technological advancements or engineering but is rooted in deeper human values and connections.
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HumanismSocietyValuesCharacterInformation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of ethical considerations in technology development.
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