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“Humans cannot communicate; not even their brains can communicate; not even their conscious minds can communicate. Only communication can communicate.”

Quote by Niklas Luhmann

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Niklas Luhmann was a German sociologist known for his system theory and analysis of modern social complexity. His research spanned multiple disciplines including sociology, political science, law, and economics, and had a profound impact on post-modern social theory. more

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