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“[The Utopia of Rules] should offer a challenge to us all. Should we just accept this bureaucracy as inevitable? Or is there a way to get rid of all those hours spent listening to bad call-centre music? Do policemen, academics, teachers and doctors really need to spend half their time filling in forms? Or can we imagine another world?”

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Gillian Tett
Gillian Tett

Gillian Tett is a British author known for her in-depth reporting and analysis of financial markets. Born in 1967, she graduated from Oxford University with a degree in economics. Tett's career began at The Financial Times, where she held various positions, including financial editor for the US and Europe. Her book 'Fool's Gold: How the Crisis of '08 Happened, and What It Means for Everyone' provides a detailed account of the origins and impact of the 2008 financial crisis, receiving widespread acclaim. more

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