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Militarism is basically a way of thinking, a certain interpretation of the function of the state; this manner of thinking is, moreover, revealed by its outer forms: by armaments and state organization. ↗

— Christian Lous Lange

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Another symptom of progress toward the Singularity: ideas themselves should spread ever faster, and even the most radical will quickly become commonplace. ↗

— Vernor Vinge

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The free trade movement in the middle of the last century represents the first conscious recognition of these new circumstances and of the necessity to adapt to them. ↗

— Christian Lous Lange

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Within each such social group, a feeling of solidarity prevails, a compelling need to work together and a joy in doing so that represent a high moral value. ↗

— Christian Lous Lange

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For me, nothing has ever taken precedence over being a mother and having a family and a home. ↗

— Jessica Lange

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It's the first time I've seen myself act, and I can't say I'm impressed. ↗

— Lillie Langtry

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Anonymous blog comments, vapid video pranks and lightweight mash-ups may seem trivial and harmless, but as a whole, this widespread practice of fragmentary, impersonal communication has demeaned personal interaction. ↗

— Jaron Lanier

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Create a website that expresses something about who you are that won't fit into the template available to you on a social networking site. ↗

— Jaron Lanier

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Google's thing is not advertising because it's not a romanticizing operation. It doesn't involve expression. It's a link. What they're doing is selling access. ↗

— Jaron Lanier

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I view advertising as being this romanticizing element that helps us appreciate, understand and enjoy how remarkable it is that we've been able to do so much, and learn so much. I view it as really vital, even though sometimes it can be really annoying. ↗

— Jaron Lanier

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