You will never stub your toe standing still. The faster you go, the more chance there is of stubbing your toe, but the more chance you have of getting somewhere.
Charles KetteringRead
You can send a message around the world in one-fifth of a second, yet it may take years for it to get from the outside of a man's head to the inside.
Interpretation
What this quote means
While technology allows instant communication, understanding and personal interpretation take much longer.
This quote by Charles Kettering emphasizes the contrast between the speed of modern communication and the often lengthy and complex process of understanding information. It highlights how, despite being able to send messages instantaneously across the world, the deeper comprehension of those messages can be hindered by personal experiences, biases, and emotional barriers, indicating that true understanding is far more intricate and time-consuming than mere transmission.
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CommunicationUnderstandingTechnologyMessageInterpretation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of effective communication in relationships.
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