By involving all men in all men, by the electric extension of their own nervous systems, the new technology turns the figure of the primitive society into a universal ground that buries all previous figures. (p.25)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- New technology unifies all people, turning primitive societies into a universal foundation that eclipses earlier structures.
- In plain terms
- Digital tech makes everyone part of a shared base, erasing old divisions.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace the unifying potential of modern communication.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the costs of a universal ground?
- How can we preserve diversity within connectivity?
Another view
Uniformity can suppress diversity and local identities.
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