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“"The people" is that massive portion of a society that lives by its pathetic subjection to sheer immediacy or self-obviousness, and that therefore uncritically seizes upon the most simplistic and abstract ways of filling its vacuous self-consciousness. Not philosophy but dogma and rhetoric, not rationality but indoctrination and conditioning, provide the cultural junkfood by which the Many perfunctorily slake their thirst and hunger.”

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Kenny Smith
Kenny Smith

Kenny Smith, born on March 8, 1965, is a renowned basketball player. He is known for his exceptional skills and leadership on the NBA court, having played for the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks. Smith's contributions to basketball extend beyond the court, as he has also made a name for himself as a television analyst, known for his unique perspective and humorous style. more

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