[eschulz]

Being invented doesn't mean that they became commonly used. Many ancient inventions took thousands of years to rollout and be adopted by the vast majority of humans.

[mitthrowaway2]

Perhaps, but the quote also doesn't read to me like someone ranting about a new invention, just one that he wished had never been invented. Just like I might find myself occasionally cursing whoever invented the idea of an office building, even though it predates me.

[verbify]

Sure, but is there anything in that quote that suggests it's a reaction to new technology rather than just a rumination on existing technology?