TV and the Internet are good because they keep stupid people from spending too much time out in public.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Technology like TV and the Internet may have social benefits by keeping less engaged people indoors.
- In plain terms
- TV and internet keep some people from being out in public too much.
- What can you take from it?
- Technology can reduce public nuisance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is public space becoming less crowded?
- What is the value of solitude?
Another view
It relies on a negative assumption about 'stupid' people.
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