God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.
ChanakyaRead
Why has time disappeared in our culture? How is it that after decades of inventions and new technologies devoted to saving time and labor, the result is that there is no time left? We are a time-poor society; we are temporally impoverished. And there is no issue, no aspect of human life, that exceeds this in importance. The destruction of time is literally the destruction of life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote laments the paradox of modern life, where advancements meant to save time have led to a scarcity of it.
Jacob Needleman highlights a profound contradiction in contemporary society: despite numerous technological innovations aimed at increasing efficiency and saving time, individuals often find themselves feeling overwhelmed and devoid of time. He argues that this phenomenon of being 'time-poor' is a critical issue that directly impacts the quality and essence of human existence, equating the loss of time with the loss of life itself.
Themes
TimeSocietyTechnologyLifeImportance
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about work-life balance, this quote serves as a reminder of the importance of managing our time effectively.
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