'So computers are tools of the devil?' thought Newt. He had no problem believing it. Computers had to be the tools of somebody, and all he knew for certain was that it definitely wasn't him.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The character assumes technology must be controlled by an entity and feels powerless.
- In plain terms
- He thinks computers must be used by someone else.
- What can you take from it?
- People often feel excluded from technology creation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who controls the tools you use?
- Why fear technology?
Another view
Assuming external control may not be factual.
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