Burden Quote by Wilhelm Reich
“Only a work democracy can create the foundation of genuine freedom. Long experience in sociological disputes leads me to expect that a great many people will take offense at the disclosure of this miscalculation. It makes the highest demands on people's will to veracity; it puts a heavy burden on everyday living; it places all social responsibility on those who work, be it in the factory, in the office, on the farm, in the laboratory, or wherever.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mass Psychology of Fascism, 1933
Only a truly democratic work environment fosters genuine freedom, but it burdens individuals with responsibility.
In simple terms: Democratic workplaces demand responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Promote participatory decision‑making.
Themes
democracy
work
freedom
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- co‑ops
- employee councils
- community projects
- policy design
Key Concepts
social responsibility
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles arise in shared governance?
- How can responsibility be fairly distributed?
A Different Perspective
Implementing true workplace democracy is complex.
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