Advanced technology Quote by Noam Chomsky
“Predatory capitalism created a complex industrial system and an advanced technology; it permitted a considerable extension of democratic practice and fostered certain liberal values, but within limits that are now being pressed and must be overcome. It is not a fit system for the mid-twentieth century.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Manufacturing Consent, 1988
Predatory capitalism expands technology and democracy but creates limits that pressure modern societies.
In simple terms: Capitalism spreads tech and democracy but has limits.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic constraints.
Themes
economics
politics
technology
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
theoretical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- academic discourse
- public debate
Key Concepts
capitalist critique
democratic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits are most pressing today?
- How can we balance growth and equity?
A Different Perspective
The argument may overlook benefits of market dynamics.
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