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Quote by Geoff Mulgan

“Systems governed by only one set of rules are more vulnerable than those with variety.”

Quote by Geoff Mulgan

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Geoff Mulgan is a British writer born in 1961. His works cover a range of fields including politics, society, and philosophy, and are known for their profound insights and unique writing style. more

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