Quote by Ben Stein
The ordinary American - as far as I can tell - knows so much less than he did fifty years ago and has such poor work habits compared with fifty years ago that the average multiplicand of knowledge/capabilities is a much smaller number than it was in 1961.
Summary
This quote suggests that the average American has become less knowledgeable and less diligent in their work habits compared to fifty years ago. The speaker believes that the multiplicative factor representing a person's knowledge and capabilities today is much smaller than it was in 1961. Thus, it implies that the general population's level of knowledge and skills has declined over time, leading to a less educated and less productive society.
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Knowledge
By Ben Stein
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