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“Maybe we ought to have a world in which things are divided between people kind of fairly.” quote by Herbert Simon
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“Maybe we ought to have a world in which things are divided between people kind of fairly.”

Herbert Simon

About This Quote

Source Book: The Sciences of the Artificial, 1969

The quote suggests a fair division of resources among people, hinting at equitable distribution as a societal goal.

In simple terms: Fair sharing of resources among people.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for balanced resource allocation.

Themes

equity justice resource allocation social design

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical policy-oriented

When to use this quote

  • public policy
  • community planning
  • organizational budgeting

Key Concepts

Economics political theory ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria define a fair division?
  • How can fairness be measured in practice?
A Different Perspective

Implementation can be limited by differing definitions of fairness.

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