Carolina QuotesThe techno-industrial system is exceptionally tough due to its so-called "democratic" structure and its resulting flexibility. Because dictatorial systems tend to be rigid, social tensions and resistance can be built up in them to the point where they damage and weaken the system and may lead to revolution. But in a "democratic" system, when social tension and resistance build up dangerously the system backs off enough, it compromises enough, to bring the tensions down to a safe level.
Ted Kaczynski Connected to the Carolinas
Source
"Why The System Is Tough", point 4
- work
- Hit Where It Hurts (2002)
- year
- 2002
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