And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too _x000D_ I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
Roger WatersRead
What it comes down to for me is this: Will the technologies of communication in our culture, serve to enlighten us and help us to understand one another better, or will they deceive us and keep us apart?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the dual nature of communication technologies, emphasizing their potential to either connect or divide us.
Roger Waters highlights a critical perspective on communication technologies, questioning whether they ultimately facilitate understanding and enlightenment among people or lead to deception and division. The quote underscores the importance of being mindful about how we use these technologies, as they can shape our social interactions and perceptions of others, for better or worse.
Themes
CommunicationTechnologyUnderstandingDeceptionCulture
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture on media ethics, this quote could illustrate the responsibilities of communication platforms.
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