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Means of transit and communication affect not only those who utilize them but all who are dependent in any way upon what is transported, whether as producers or consumers.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “Means of transit and communication affect not only those who utilize them but all who are dependent in any way upon what…”
Editor's note · Context
Dewey points out that transportation and communication systems impact everyone, not just users.
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