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Why should workers agree to be slaves in a basically authoritarian structure? They should have control over it themselves. Why shouldn't communities have a dominant voice in running the institutions that affect their lives?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Workers deserve autonomy in their work environments rather than being subjected to authoritarian control.
In this quote, Noam Chomsky highlights the importance of autonomy and self-governance for workers within their workplaces. He argues against the notion of submitting to an authoritarian structure and advocates for the idea that communities should have the power to influence and manage the institutions that significantly impact their daily lives.
Themes
WorkersControlAuthorityCommunityAutonomy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a workplace seminar about employee rights and workplace democracy.
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