There is something patently insane about all the typewriters sleeping with all the beautiful plumbing in the beautiful office buildings - and all the people sleeping in the slums.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Modern buildings house empty machines while people suffer outside.
- In plain terms
- Offices are full of machines but people are homeless.
- What can you take from it?
- Technology should serve people, not just buildings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who does technology serve?
- What should offices prioritize?
Another view
Buildings serve functions beyond human habitation.
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