The writer is the person who stands outside society, independent of affiliation and independent of influence.
Don DelilloRead
People will not die. Isn't this the creed of the new culture? People will be absorbed in streams of information. I know nothing about this. Computers will die. They're dying in their present form. They're just about dead as distinct units.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that while people continue to thrive in a culture rich with information, computers as distinct entities are becoming obsolete.
Don Delillo's quote reflects on the transformation of society in the face of technological advancement. He posits that while human beings remain vibrant and engaged within a vast flow of information, the traditional form of computers is nearing obsolescence, hinting at a shift in how we interact with technology and the potential for new forms to emerge that will redefine our relationship with information and machines.
Themes
TechnologyInformationObsolescenceComputersCulture
In practice
Example use cases
During a presentation on the future of technology, one could use this quote to highlight the evolution of computers in society.
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