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Generally speaking, if people are prepared to stick their heads above the power pit, like Zinn says, and absorb whats go
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"Generally speaking, if people are prepared to stick their heads above the power pit, like Zinn says, and absorb what's going on around them, it makes them think"

- Thom Yorke

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Thom Yorke's quote motivates people to take an active role in comprehending the world around them. He referrals Howard Zinn, an American historian and political researcher, who blogged about the importance of knowing the power structures that exist in society. Yorke's quote recommends that if individuals want to put in the time to observe and examine the power dynamics in their environment, it will lead to a higher understanding of the world. This understanding can then be utilized to make informed choices and do something about it. By taking an active function in comprehending the world, people can become more aware of the oppressions that exist and work to develop a more fair society. Eventually, Yorke's quote encourages individuals to take an active role in comprehending the world around them and to utilize that understanding to develop positive modification.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Thom Yorke somewhere between October 7, 1968 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from England. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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