“Modern capitalism needs men who co-operate smoothly, and in large
numbers; who want to consume more and more; and whose tastes are
standardized and can be easily influenced and anticipated. It needs men
who feel free and independent, not subject to any authority or principle
or conscience—yet willing to be commanded, to do what is expected of
them, to fit into the social machine without friction; who can be guided
without force, led without leaders, prompted without aim—except the one
to make good, to be on the move, to function, to go ahead. What is the
outcome? Modern man is alienated from himself, from his fellow men, and
from nature.”
―
The Art of Loving
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Alienated
