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What does it mean?
Technology makes gestures exact and harsh, and it does so with humanity.
In plain terms
Technology sharpens our actions, often in a ruthless way.
What can you take from it?
Recognize the dehumanizing precision of modern tools.

Where it applies

  • digital design
  • automation
  • social media

Putting it to work

  • design humane interfaces
  • maintain manual skills

Questions to consider

  • Does precision always mean loss of humanity?
  • Can technology be both precise and compassionate?

Another view

The statement is vague and may overgeneralize technology’s impact.

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