Access Quote by Astra Taylor
“There's this divergence out there between the very small and the very large with the middle disappearing. There is something paradoxical going on where there is this access and we can seek out things on the fringes, but that doesn't describe the overall reality, because the big are bigger than ever.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Vanishing Middle” in The Atlantic, 2021
The gap between the very small and very large is widening, making the middle disappear.
In simple terms: Society is polarizing into extremes.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address the shrinking middle.
Themes
polarization
economics
society
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community building
- market analysis
Key Concepts
inequality
scale effects
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the middle's disappearance?
- How can we protect middle ground interests?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on extremes can ignore the needs of the majority.
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