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“The dominant passion of our time is fear…We are living in a post-technological Middle Ages. Our mentality is that of the medieval peasant serf who sees maleficent forces in nature…We are living in a society which has a horror of risk and therefore is afraid of its own shadow.”

Quote by Pascal Bruckner

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Pascal Bruckner

Pascal Bruckner is a French writer born on December 15, 1948. His works span various fields such as philosophy, politics, and literature, and he is known for his profound insights and unique style. more

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