Skin has become inadequate in interfacing with reality. Technology has become the body's new membrane of existence.
Nam June PaikRead
Our life is half natural and half technological. Half-and-half is good. You cannot deny that high-tech is progress. We need it for jobs. Yet if you make only high-tech, you make war. So we must have a strong human element to keep modesty and natural life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the balance between nature and technology in our lives.
Nam June Paik's quote suggests that while technology plays a crucial role in our progress and job creation, it is essential to maintain a balance with our natural existence. He warns that an over-reliance on technology can lead to conflict and a loss of human values, highlighting the importance of integrating human elements into our technological advancements to preserve modesty and a natural way of life.
Themes
BalanceTechnologyNatureHuman ElementProgress
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on sustainable development, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of integrating technology with natural practices.
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