Corporations [gained] direct access to what we may think of as our humanity, emotions, and agency but, in this context, are really just buttons.

Douglas Rushkoff
About This Quote

This quote is in response to the modern day fears of corporations taking over. The fear is that corporations are somehow "more human" than humans themselves. This quote points out that corporations are not the same as humans, but only act like them. They are, however, driven by human emotions and can be manipulated with human agency. This is something to keep in mind when dealing with people in any capacity.

Source: Life Inc.: How The World Became A Corporation And How To Take It Back

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