Courage is the highest quality for a soldier, but technology is a fine substitute.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- While courage remains ideal for soldiers, technology can effectively compensate for human limitations in conflict.
- In plain terms
- Courage is best for soldiers, but machines can do the job just as well.
- What can you take from it?
- Technology can substitute for human virtues in dangerous roles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can machines replace human bravery?
- What limits does technology solve?
Another view
Technology cannot replicate moral courage or ethical decision making in war.
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