I am 100 percent in favor of the intelligent use of drugs, and 1,000 percent against the thoughtless use of them, whether caffeine or LSD. And drugs are not central to my life.
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The PC is the LSD of the '90s.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote compares personal computers to the powerful impact of LSD in the 1960s and 70s, suggesting they offer significant experiences that can alter perception.
Timothy Leary's quote draws a parallel between the transformative experiences that users can gain from personal computers in the 1990s and the mind-altering effects of LSD, a drug that was known for expanding consciousness and offering new perspectives. The implication is that just as LSD opened up new worlds of thought and creativity, personal computers represent a revolutionary technology enabling users to explore information, creativity, and connections with others in unprecedented ways.
Themes
PcTechnologyTransformationExperienceCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
During a tech conference, I shared this quote to emphasize the revolutionary impact of computers on society.
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