Economics limps along with one foot in untested hypotheses and the other in untestable slogans.

Joan Robinson

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Topic

Economics

Author

Joan Robinson

Genre

Economic literature

Language

English

Time

1962 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Economist

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United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Robinson, Joan. "Metaphysics, Morals and Science." Economic Philosophy. C. A. Watts and Co., 1962.

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Culture shock is relatively mild in comparison with a much more serious malady that might be called "future shock." Future shock is the dizzying disorientation brought on by the premature arrival of the future.

Alvin Toffler

The Future as a Way of Life

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The future

Author

Alvin Toffler
Source
The Future as a Way of Life
Language
English
Time
1965 1960s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Toffler, Alvin. "The Future as a Way of Life." Horizon Magazine, Summer 1965.