“The principle that human nature, in its psychological aspects, is nothing more than a product of history and given social relations removes all barriers to coercion and manipulation by the powerful.”
— Noam Chomsky
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“The principle that human nature, in its psychological aspects, is nothing more than a product of history and given social relations removes all barriers to coercion and manipulation by the powerful.”
— Noam Chomsky
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“The only justification for repressive institutions is material and cultural deficit. But such institutions, at certain stages of history, perpetuate and produce such a deficit, and even threaten human survival.”
— Noam Chomsky
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“The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society.”
— Noam Chomsky
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“The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society.”
— Noam Chomsky
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“In the literal sense, there has been no relevant evolution since the trek from Africa. But there has been substantial progress towards higher standards of rights, justice and freedom – along with all too many illustrations of how remote is the goal of a decent society.”
— Noam Chomsky
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“The public is not to see where power lies, how it shapes policy, and for what ends. Rather, people are to hate and fear one another.”
— Noam Chomsky
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“I remember at the age of five travelling on a trolley car with my mother past a group of women on a picket line at a textile plant, seeing them being viciously beaten by security people. So that kind of thing stayed with me.”
— Noam Chomsky
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“I remember at the age of five travelling on a trolley car with my mother past a group of women on a picket line at a textile plant, seeing them being viciously beaten by security people. So that kind of thing stayed with me.”
— Noam Chomsky
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“In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued – they may be essential to survival.”
— Noam Chomsky
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“In many respects, the United States is a great country. Freedom of speech is protected more than in any other country. It is also a very free society.”
— Noam Chomsky
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