The growing complexity of science, technology, and organization does not imply either a growing knowledge or a growing need for knowledge in the general population. On the contrary, the increasingly complex processes tend to lead to increasingly simple and easily understood products. The genius of mass production is precisely in its making more products more accessible, both economically and intellectually to more people.
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The market is a place set apart where men may deceive each other.
Wealth maketh many friends. [Proverbs 19:4].
Wealth maketh many friends. [Proverbs 19:4].
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Satiety is a mongrel that barks at the heels of plenty.
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