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“Technology and production can be great benefactors of man, but they are mindless instruments, and if undirected they careen along with a momentum of their own. In our country, they pulverize everything in their path - the landscape, the natural environment.”

Quote by Charles A. Reich

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Charles A. Reich

Charles A. Reich is a renowned American writer and legal scholar, known for his profound insights and critical thinking in the fields of law and politics. Born on May 20, 1928, Reich's works extensively cover legal, economic, and social issues, profoundly impacting the American legal system in the latter half of the 20th century. more

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