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The system of nature, of which man is a part, tends to be self-balancing, self-adjusting, self-cleansing. Not so with te
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"The system of nature, of which man is a part, tends to be self-balancing, self-adjusting, self-cleansing. Not so with technology"

- E. F. Schumacher

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E. F. Schumacher's quote speaks with the differences between nature and technology. He recommends that nature is self-balancing, self-adjusting, and self-cleansing, while innovation is not. This implies that nature is capable of managing itself and maintaining stability, while technology requires human intervention to do the exact same. This is likely due to the truth that nature is a complicated system of interconnected parts, while technology is a man-made construct. Nature is able to change and clean itself since of its intricacy, while technology is limited by its human-made style. Schumacher's quote is a reminder of the significance of comprehending the distinctions in between nature and technology, and the need to be conscious of how we interact with both.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by E. F. Schumacher between August 16, 1911 and September 4, 1977. He/she was a famous Economist from England. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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