Quote About Institutions and Creativity by Ivan Illich

„Huge institutions producing costly services dominate the horizons of our inventiveness.“

Ivan IllichA concise quote by Ivan Illich on how large institutions influence creativity and the shaping of society.
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Ivan Illich was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest, known for his critical views on modern society and institutions.

Ivan Illich critiques the influence of large institutions on creativity, autonomy, and social possibilities.


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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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