Quote by Doris Lessing

Our society is dependent on some precarious mechanisms, and they are very dicey. They can easily collapse.

Our society is dependent on some precarious mechanisms, and

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This quote highlights the vulnerability of various systems that our society relies on. It suggests that these mechanisms are fragile and prone to failure, posing potential risks to the functioning of our society as a whole. It emphasizes the need to recognize and address these vulnerabilities in order to safeguard against potential collapses and ensure the stability and resilience of our societal structures.

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