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“But in a turbulent environment the change is so widespread that it just routes around any kind of central authority. So it is best to manage the bottom-up change rather than try to institute it from the top down.”

Quote by Kevin Kelly

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Kevin Kelly, born on August 14, 1952, is a seasoned editor with a broad influence in the fields of technology, culture, and art. He has held editing positions at several renowned publishing houses and brought many excellent works to readers. more

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