Man such as we know him, is a machine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans often act automatically without conscious awareness, like a machine. This implies we are capable of becoming more than automatic.
- In plain terms
- People often behave automatically without thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize automatic behaviors to regain control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you acting automatically?
- What drives your actions?
Another view
Humans also possess creativity and free will beyond machine-like functions.
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