Economic Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

“The goal of the future is full unemployment, so we can play. That's why we have to destroy the present politico-economic system.” quote by Arthur C. Clarke — Download Open image

“The goal of the future is full unemployment, so we can play. That's why we have to destroy the present politico-economic system.”

Arthur C. Clarke

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