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Armageddon Quote by Thomas Frank

“As you watch the world crumble, try taking your Armageddon with this sprinkling of irony: Over the last three decades, business has got virtually everything it wanted, and its doomsday scenario from the 1970s has come true because of it.” quote by Thomas Frank
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“As you watch the world crumble, try taking your Armageddon with this sprinkling of irony: Over the last three decades, business has got virtually everything it wanted, and its doomsday scenario from the 1970s has come true because of it.”

Thomas Frank

About This Quote

Source Book: The Road to Serfdom, 2010

The author notes that corporate power has achieved its goals, inadvertently fulfilling old doomsday predictions.

In simple terms: Corporate success has realized past fears.

Key Takeaway

Watch corporate influence.

Themes

economics power prediction

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

analytical critical

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • policy making
  • historical analysis
  • future planning

Key Concepts

capitalism future studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the benefits of corporate growth?
  • How can society balance power?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook positive outcomes.

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