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“First get to work; you can enjoy yourself afterwards! Such is the recurring, rhyming themesong that is passed down into the head, programming militarily the rhythm of the body’s movements. Such is, in its numbing insistance, the tune that orchestrates the retreat of nascent intelligence. And rest assured – it will be a different intelligence that ends up in charge over the frozen behavior of working hours, an intelligence in which heart counts the least and is petrified the most.”

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Raoul Vaneigem
Raoul Vaneigem

Raoul Vaneigem is a Belgian writer known for his critical analysis of consumerism and modern life. His work primarily focuses on issues of personal freedom, social change, and the essence of human existence. more

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