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Novelty, which is assumed to be the outcome of thought, it regards as subversive of the routine upon which civilization depends.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “Novelty, which is assumed to be the outcome of thought, it regards as subversive of the routine upon which civilization…”
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Laski warns that innovation, often seen as a product of thought, can threaten established societal routines.
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