Modern technology has taken the angst out of achieving the perfect shot. For me, the only thing that counts is the idea behind the image: what you want to see and what you're trying to say. The idea is crucial. You have to think of something you want to say and expand upon it. Martin Parr achieveangstcount share on social
Technology teaches passivity. Absorbed in our devices - at any age - we are absorbed in someone else's perspective. Julia Cameron absorbagedevice Change image and share on social
The Internet is a tool, a technology, and we like to say that it has all of these properties, but really, it's just a place where our writing is. Joshua Cohen internetplaceproperty Change image and share on social
The way the world is going, it's technology driven. And it isn't just driven by the old super powers, it's driven by the far east and new emerging economies. James Dyson driveeasteconomy Change image and share on social
I am not a Luddite. I am suspicious of technology. I am perfectly aware of its benefits, but I also try to pay attention to some of the negative effects. Neil Postman attentionawarebenefit Change image and share on social
I fought for seven years to have creche facilities at the Okinawa Institute of Science of Technology - and was ultimately successful. Less successful have been efforts to get a creche at the new Crick Institute in London, but this is something I will continue to push for. Tim Hunt continuecrechecrick share on social
It has been claimed at times that our modern age of technology facilitates dictatorship. Henry A. Wallace ageclaimdictatorship Change image and share on social
Communications technology changes possibilities for communication, but that doesn't mean it changes the inherited structure of the brain. So you may think that you're addicted to online reading, but as soon as it isn't available anymore, your brain will pretty immediately adjust to other forms of reading. It's a habit like all habits. Margaret Atwood addictadjustanymore share on social
'Star Wars' is a grand soap opera, and 'Star Trek' is about technology, they tried to explain the reality of it, as far-fetched as it might be. And that's why I've always liked the science behind the fiction. Robert Kazinsky explainfetchfiction share on social
I would absolutely love to go back to the simplicity of the '80s, where there wasn't texting, social media, iPhones, or smartphones. I love the fact that you would go home and check your messages. I'm not well suited to the world of modern technology. Matthew Rhys 80sabsolutelyback share on social