Skip to content

Corporations are not legal “persons” with constitutional…

“Corporations are not legal “persons” with constitutional rights and freedoms of their own, but legal fictions that we created and must therefore control.” quote by Kalle Lasn
Download Open image
““Corporations are not legal “persons” with constitutional rights and freedoms of their own, but legal fictions that we created and must therefore control.””

Kalle Lasn

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Corporations are constructs created by law, not natural persons, so they should be regulated by society.

In simple terms: Corporations are legal fictions needing control.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for democratic oversight.

Themes

law corporate power rights

Mood

critical determined

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • public campaigns
  • shareholder activism
  • media regulation

Key Concepts

legal theory social contract democratic governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mechanisms can ensure corporate accountability?
  • How do we protect innovation while limiting abuse?
A Different Perspective

Balancing regulation with economic freedom is challenging.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Kalle Lasn

Explore all 26 Kalle Lasn quotes

More Constitutional rights quotes

Browse all 139 Constitutional rights quotes