The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking and we thus drift toward unparalleled catastrophe.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Technological power has advanced, but human thinking patterns have not.
- In plain terms
- We have powerful technology but still think like we used to.
- What can you take from it?
- Update your thinking to match technological progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has technology changed your thinking?
- What risks does progress bring?
Another view
Some old thinking patterns may still be useful or necessary in modern contexts.
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