Somewhere in the Bill of Rights is a Pig Amendment; our freedom to stuff ourselves cannot be abridged. Having so stuffed, we demand a technological solution to the fat problem. Give me cyclamates, or give me death! This is not only immoral; it is also boring.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We claim freedom to overeat then demand technology to fix the results, which is morally questionable and dull.
- In plain terms
- We eat too much then want tech fixes which is boring.
- What can you take from it?
- Greed and quick fixes lack depth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is overeating a right?
- What do we prioritize in food?
Another view
Technology can offer legitimate health solutions beyond quick fixes.
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