Re:The Victorians had the same concerns about technology as ...
by 0xffff2 on Tuesday July 05, 2016 @07:47PM
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I'm not sure that actually matters in the current conversation. The quote, even from a satirical play, demonstrates that this was a common enough sentiment in ancient Greece to be worth lampooning. That's nearly as relevant as if Socrates had in fact uttered the quote in earnest.
According to wikiquote that is "a paraphrase of a quote from Aristophanes' Clouds, a comedic play known for its caricature of Socrates."