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“A living system continually re-creates itself. But how this occurs in social systems such as global institutions depends on our level of awareness, both individually and collectively... As long as our thinking is governed by industrial, "machine age" metaphors such as control, predicatbility, and "faster is better", we will continue to re-create institutions as we have, despite their increasing disharmony with the larger world.”

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Betty Sue Flowers
Betty Sue Flowers

Betty Sue Flowers is an esteemed scholar and professor known for her work in literature, cultural studies, and feminism. Her academic career has been rich and has had a profound impact on the field. more

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