Quote by Noam Chomsky
The principle that human nature, in its psychological aspects, is

The principle that human nature, in its psychological aspects, is nothing more than a product of history and given social relations removes all barriers to coercion and manipulation by the powerful. – Noam Chomsky

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The major advances in speed of communication and ability to interact took place more than a century ago. The shift from sailing ships to telegraph was far more radical than that from telephone to email! – Noam Chomsky

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I have often thought that if a rational Fascist dictatorship were to exist, then it would choose the American system. – Noam Chomsky

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The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society. – Noam Chomsky

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History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are. – David McCullough

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The history of the world is the worlds court of justice. – Friedrich Schiller

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The current state of knowledge is a moment in history, changing just as rapidly as the state of knowledge in the past has ever changed and, in many instances, more rapidly. – Jean Piaget

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It was one of those great miracles of history that they managed to smuggle an Enigma machines out to Britain just before they were invaded by the Nazis. – Michael Apted

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