Enabling Quote by Ben Lerner
“I like to think - knowing that it's an enabling fiction - of those moments as fragments from a world to come, a world where price isn't the only measure of value.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Topeka School, 2019
Imagining a future where value is measured beyond price, using fiction as a catalyst for change.
In simple terms: Value beyond price, imagined through stories.
Key Takeaway
Consider non‑monetary values in decisions.
Themes
future
value
fiction
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- urban planning
- social entrepreneurship
- education reform
Key Concepts
economics
philosophy
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑price values guide you?
- How can stories reshape societal values?
A Different Perspective
Fiction may not translate to real policy.
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