Face Quote by Eric Alterman
“Face it, the system is rigged, and it's rigged against us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, 2020
The system is designed to favor powerful interests, creating inherent bias against ordinary people.
In simple terms: The system is unfairly stacked against us.
Key Takeaway
Seek reforms that level the playing field.
Themes
inequality
power
systemic bias
Mood
critical
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- voting rights
- media regulation
- economic policy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
political economy
social justice
institutional reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms would most reduce systemic bias?
- How can individuals effectively challenge the rigged system?
A Different Perspective
Changing a deeply entrenched system requires collective effort and time.
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