Perfection of means and confusion of goals seem - in my opinion - to characterize our age.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Einstein observes that the current era is defined by efficient methods but confused goals.
- In plain terms
- We are good at methods but lost on goals.
- What can you take from it?
- Technology outpaces ethical direction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are our true goals?
- Is efficiency without purpose dangerous?
Another view
Methods and goals are often intertwined.
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