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“My big problem with corporate structure is this bizarre sense of loyalty you're supposed to feel -- towards what is basically a virus. It grows or dies, like any virus. And you use it for your own selfish ends." - source” quote by Thom Yorke
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“My big problem with corporate structure is this bizarre sense of loyalty you're supposed to feel -- towards what is basically a virus. It grows or dies, like any virus. And you use it for your own selfish ends." - source”

Thom Yorke

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public interview, 2023

Corporate structures can feel like parasitic entities that demand loyalty despite being harmful.

In simple terms: Companies can act like viruses demanding loyalty.

Key Takeaway

Question loyalty to personal values.

Themes

corporate culture loyalty ethics

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • employee activism
  • ethical investing
  • leadership choices

Key Concepts

parasite metaphor organizational behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal ethics with corporate expectations?
  • What alternatives exist to corporate loyalty?
A Different Perspective

Loyalty may be necessary for survival in some contexts.

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