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Freeman Dyson

Technology is a gift of God. After the gift of life it is perhaps the greatest of God's gifts. It is the mother of civilizations, of arts and of sciences.

Freeman Dyson

Technology

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Freeman Dyson is saying that technology is one of the most important and valuable things given to humanity, second only to life itself. He believes technology is the foundation that has allowed human societies to develop culture, knowledge, and creative achievements.

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