The Bicycle as Efficient Transport – Quote by Ivan Illich

Ivan Illich was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest, known for his critical views on modern society and institutions.

Ivan Illich presents the bicycle as a highly efficient tool, linking mobility with human energy and appropriate technology.

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Ivan Illich (1926–2002) was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest. He criticized industrial society and the institutionalization of life, especially in medicine and education. Illich's work influenced numerous social theorists and activists.

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