Social Systems Quotes

28 quotes by 26 authors

We are, first of all, not solitary creatures and second of all, we are deeply embedded in the lives of others. It's very easy to… — Nicholas A. Christakis
But even in the absence of direct interference by those who had the power to interfere, the process was usually aborted by the non-availability of… — Immanuel Wallerstein
The redeeming feature of war is that it puts a nation to the test. As exposure to the atmosphere reduces all mummies to instant dissolution,… — Karl Marx
We should always settle disputes through dialogue and cooperation, and should not resort to the use or threat of force on the slightest provocation. We… — Wu Bangguo
Throughout the world, the family is increasingly under attack. If families fail, many of our political, economic, and social systems will also fail. — Russell M. Nelson
The technology is the independent variable, the social system the dependent variable. Social, systems are therefore determined by systems of technology; as the latter change,… — Leslie White
Individual talent is too sporadic and unpredictable to be allowed any important part in the organization society. Social systems which endure are built on the… — Stuart Chase
We are losing our living systems, social systems, cultural systems, governing systems, stability, and our constitutional health, and we're surrendering it all at the same… — Paul Hawken
Social systems proceed by (usually) covering up the brutalities upon which they are based. The doctor doesn't let you get to his door and then… — Tyler Cowen
What distinguishes exemplary boards is that they are robust, effective social systems . . .The highest performing companies have extremely contentious boards that regard dissent… — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
In all social systems there must be a class to do the menial duties, to perform the drudgery of life. That is, a class requiring… — James Henry Hammond
Tokenism does not change stereotypes of social systems but works to preserve them, since it dulls the revolutionary impulse. — Mary Daly
In restating this basic Christian doctrine, Benedict argues that it is not only for Christians alone. Others may not share the Christian faith in God,… — Raymond J. de Souza
We were happy a hundred years ago. We knew that there were exploiters and exploited, wealthy and poor, and we had a perfect idea of… — Leszek Kolakowski
Nature is pretty good at networks, self-organizing systems. By contrast, social systems are top-down and hierarchical, from which we draw the basic assumption that organization… — Nicholas Negroponte
I don't think that the contradictions between capitalism and socialism can be resolved by war. This is no longer the age of the bow and… — Fidel Castro
More important than the material issue . . . the opening of a new, high frontier will challenge the best that is in us .… — Gerard K. O'Neill
We develop social systems for the handicapped, but when you're handicapped in your mind, society doesn't handle those situations well. I think we don't recognize… — Aloe Blacc
In order to survive, all systems must evolve by providing greater and greater access to the currents that flow through them. This applies to all… — John Hagel
Fortunately, historians are now beginning to recognise the historic role of Islam as a liberating force for peoples oppressed by the burdens of unjust social… — Aly Khan

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