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The industrialized countries have increased
their overall and per capita income
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more in the last 25 years
than they did from 1900 to 1945.
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Workers and employees in general
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have played an important role,
without acting as a class
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or being exclusionary.
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This is a time of evolution/revolution.
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Classes are now cooperating
with each other
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to build an urban, industrial society
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motivated by a quest for progress
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that is tangible and ongoing.
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Most people are free from daily needs
:16:45
and the resignation
engendered by half-baked beliefs.
:16:49
I'm not denying
that our society has drawbacks.
:16:54
The hard work and aggressiveness
that accompany the drive for efficiency
:16:59
risk dehumanizing everyone
and destroying the weaker among us.
:17:04
The desire for possessions
can lead to frustration,
:17:09
and too much pleasure
can make you nauseous.
:17:13
You have to find a balance,
:17:16
and most people find it -
or will find it.
:17:19
They have a natural tendency
to find balance and adapt
:17:24
because of their need to streamline
:17:27
all aspects of their lives
and surroundings.
:17:32
Why do you want me to talk
about today's events?
:17:37
It's a flash in the pan.
:17:40
The unions will be furious
that I'm here.
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Anyway, they know I won't talk
under duress.
:17:51
Everything will return to normal.
:17:54
I hope I can get home on time.
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We're having a dinner party.