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“Human life as a whole is not inundated by technique. It has room for activities that are not rationally or systematically ordered. But the collision between spontaneous activities and technique is catastrophic for the spontaneous activities.”

Quote by Jacques Ellul

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Jacques Ellul (January 6, 1912 - May 19, 1994) was a prominent French philosopher known for his work in the fields of technological philosophy, sociology, and Christian theology. His research focused on the profound reflections on the impact of technology and society on modern life. more

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