Aldous Huxley Quote - Democracy can hardly be expected to flourish in societies where political and economic power is being progressively concentrated and centralized. But the progress of technology has led and is still leading to just such a concentration and centralization of power.

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Democracy can hardly be expected to flourish in societies where political and economic power is being progressively concentrated and centralized. But the progress of technology has led and is still leading to just such a concentration and centralization of power.

"Democracy can hardly be expected to flourish in societies where political and economic power is being progressively concentrated and centralized. But the progress of technology has led and is still leading to just such a concentration and centralization of power."

— Aldous Huxley

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Author: Aldous Huxley
Category: Cautionary
Tags: Cautionary Concerned Democracy Freedom Power

Meaning of this quote

Concentrated political and economic power can weaken democratic participation, even when technology contributes to that concentration.

Key takeaway: Examine who gains decision-making power from a new system.

Origin of the quote

Published prose: Brave New World Revisited.

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Attributed author: Aldous Huxley

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