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“Every system tries to get people to conform to support that system. That goes for communism, socialism, free enterprise, or any other civilization. If they don't demand loyalty, they can't keep their civilization together. So what they do is they teach things that would support an established system. We do not advocate an established system. TVP talks of an emergent system into state of change. So that we always prepare people for the next changes coming ahead. So that people will not cling to the past.”

Quote by Jacque Fresco

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Jacque Fresco was a futurist, born on March 13, 1916, and passed away on May 18, 2017. He is known for his unique futurist ideas and contributions to sustainable development. more

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