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You cannot endow even the best machine with initiative – Walter Lippmann

„You cannot endow even the best machine with initiative; the jolliest steamroller will not plant flowers.“

Walter LippmannWalter Lippmann shows that even the best machine cannot develop its own initiative or act creatively.
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Walter Lippmann was an American journalist and political commentator, known for his work on public opinion and political communication.

This statement emphasizes the limits of machines and their inability for independent initiative.


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Walter Lippmann (1889–1974) was a prominent American journalist, media critic, and political commentator. He coined significant concepts in media and communication studies, particularly regarding the role of mass media in democracy. His book "Public Opinion" (1922) remains a classic in media criticism and political philosophy.

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