Bears Quote by Jacques Ellul
“It is the multiplication of men who are exluded from working which provokes war. We ought at least to bear this in mind when we boast of the continual decrease in human participation in technical operations.”
About This Quote
Exclusion from productive labor fuels social unrest and can lead to conflict, highlighting the hidden cost of automation.
In simple terms: Exclusion breeds war
Key Takeaway
Economic marginalization fuels conflict
Themes
social inequality
technology and society
war causation
labor economics
automation impact
Mood
concerned
critical
reflective
Type
observation
sociopolitical commentary
When to use this quote
- policy debates on automation
- community organizing
- military recruitment
- economic forecasting
- social welfare design
Key Concepts
employment
social cohesion
political stability
Practical Applications
- design inclusive labor policies
- mitigate conflict risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How does automation affect social stability?
- What policies can prevent exclusion-driven conflict?
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