Wonder weapons... my God, I don't see the wonder in them. Killing without heroics, nothing is glorified... nothing is reaffirmed? No heroes, no cowards, no troops, no generals? Only those who are left alive... and those who are left dead. I'm glad I won't live to see it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Patton criticizes automated warfare for removing human heroism and glory from combat.
- In plain terms
- Technology removes honor from war.
- What can you take from it?
- Technology can erode human value in conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does tech make war more humane?
- What gives conflict meaning?
Another view
It overlooks the benefit of saving lives.
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