- 03 Jul 2011 03:30
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Notice the physical differences between the castes of ant
Hierarchy
The modern industrial society is made up of thousands of different roles and specialties.
Many modern organizations - like the military and large factories - require a rigid social hierarchy in order to thrive. Likewise, many economic institutions and other institutions imitate and modify the hierarchy that can be found in battle, and on the shop floor.
But is this natural? Or is it a huge source of alienation?
Was mankind hardwired to take orders and perform tasks in a ritual and mindless way?
"Their economy produces things cheaper than ours, so we need to send them some manufactured viruses to level the playing field." - Freedom and Democracy Inc.
Notice the physical differences between the castes of ant
Hierarchy
The modern industrial society is made up of thousands of different roles and specialties.
Many modern organizations - like the military and large factories - require a rigid social hierarchy in order to thrive. Likewise, many economic institutions and other institutions imitate and modify the hierarchy that can be found in battle, and on the shop floor.
But is this natural? Or is it a huge source of alienation?
Was mankind hardwired to take orders and perform tasks in a ritual and mindless way?
"Their economy produces things cheaper than ours, so we need to send them some manufactured viruses to level the playing field." - Freedom and Democracy Inc.