What does this quote mean from aldous"technological progress has merely provided us with a more efficient means of going backwards."

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Could u explain more further

Answer 3

What part of that answer don't you understand?

Answer 4

I don't understand the part about it has merely provided us with a more efficient means of going backwards.

Answer 5

Isn't it going backwards when we can kill more people in a shorter length of time?

Answer 6

Can u explain the whole quote

Answer 7

Does this relate to the Asimov story you mentioned above?

Answer 8

I think yes

Answer 9

Sitting at a computer provides students with inferior educations.

Answer 10

Nevermind I don't think it relates

Answer 11

So can I chose this quote

Answer 12

Yes.

Answer 13

You think that either of this quote could have inspired Asimo even Alberts quote?