Technology determines the possibilities of society. It doesn’t matter whether you start out from a fascist state or a communist state or a free-market state.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that technology has a powerful influence on what a society can achieve, regardless of the type of government it has. Whether a country is run by a fascist, communist, or free-market system, the technology available to that society will shape the possibilities and opportunities it can offer its people. In other words, technology is a driving force that can transform a society, even if the political system is different.
About Iain Banks
Iain Banks was a renowned Scottish author who wrote both mainstream fiction and science fiction. He gained critical acclaim for his debut novel, The Wasp Factory, and went on to pen the popular Culture series. Banks was recognized as one of the greatest British writers of the modern era, but tragically passed away in 2013 after a battle with cancer.
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