We live in a historical period characterized by a sharp discrepancy between the intellectual development of man... and his mental-emotional development, which has left him still in a state of marked narcissism with all its pathological symptoms.
Christopher LaschKnowledge is what we get when an observer, preferably a scientifically trained observer, provides us with a copy of reality that we can all recognize.
Christopher LaschRelentless improvement of the product and upgrading of consumer tastes are the heart of mass merchandising.
Christopher Lasch