Admiration of the proletariat, like that of dams, power stations, and aeroplanes, is part of the ideology of the machine age. p. 87.

Summary

This quote suggests that in the machine age, the admiration for the working class (proletariat) is similar to the admiration for technological advancements like dams, power stations, and airplanes. It implies that this admiration is a reflection of the prevailing ideology of that era, which prioritizes efficiency, industrialization, and mechanization. Just as these technological marvels are considered valuable and praiseworthy, so too is the working class seen as valuable and deserving of admiration within this context.