Technology quote by Alfred North Whitehead

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Civilization advances by extending the number of important operations which we can perform without thinking of them
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"Civilization advances by extending the number of important operations which we can perform without thinking of them"

- Alfred North Whitehead

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This quote by Alfred North Whitehead talks to the concept that progress is made through the advancement of new innovations and procedures that enable us to do more with less effort. By automating or enhancing specific jobs, we can maximize our time and energy to concentrate on more complex and crucial jobs. This is the essence of civilization: the ability to do more with less. As we continue to establish new technologies and procedures, we have the ability to extend the number of operations that can be performed without having to think about them. This permits us to focus our attention on more important tasks and further advance our civilization. In this method, progress is made through the development of new technologies and processes that permit us to do more with less effort.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Alfred North Whitehead between February 15, 1861 and December 30, 1947. He/she was a famous Mathematician from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Technology. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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