Activities that seem to represent choices are often inert reproductions of accepted practice.

Every century or so, fundamental changes in the nature of consumption create new demand patterns that existing enterprises can't meet.

Computerization brings about an essential change in the way the worker can know the world and, with it, a crisis of confidence inthe possibility of certain knowledge.

The civilizing process has increased the distance between behavior and the impulse life of the animal body.

Skilled workers historically have been ambivalent toward automation, knowing that the bodies it would augment or replace were theoccasion for both their pain and their power.

Life is good when you live from your roots. Your values are a critical source of energy, enthusiasm, and direction. Work is meaningful and fun when it's an expression of your true core.

Technology makes the world a new place.