“We become what we behold. We shape our tools and then our tools shape us.”
What this quote means
We are shaped by what we behold, read, listen to: our thoughts and behaviors are modeled on our experiences. Moreover, our tools, human creations, end up shaping us in return. This double dynamic underscores our responsibility in choosing our environments and technologies. It invites us to be aware of this reciprocal influence so as not to become mere products of our creations.
How to apply it daily
Identify a tool or technological habit that influences you negatively, and set a clear limit for today.
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