There are no remote places. Under instant circuitry, nothing is remote in time or in space. It's now. (1965)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Instant communication removes distances in time and space, making everything feel immediate and connected.
- In plain terms
- Fast connections make everywhere and every time feel like it is right now.
- What can you take from it?
- Instant connectivity eliminates the feeling of distance and delay.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does instant communication change your sense of time?
- Does feeling connected mean being truly present?
Another view
Physical distance still matters for physical goods and personal presence.
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