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Future shock is the shattering stress and disorientation that we induce in individuals by subjecting them to too much ch
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"Future shock is the shattering stress and disorientation that we induce in individuals by subjecting them to too much change in too short a time"

- Alvin Toffler

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Future shock is a term created by Alvin Toffler to describe the psychological and emotional distress brought on by rapid social and technological change. It is the sensation of being overwhelmed by the sheer amount of modification that is taking place in a brief amount of time. This can cause feelings of confusion, stress and anxiety, and disorientation. It can likewise lead to a sense of alienation from one's own culture and values. Toffler argued that the rate of modification was increasing and that this might cause a breakdown in social order and a sense of alienation from one's own culture and values. He argued that people require to be able to adjust to change in order to endure in a rapidly altering world. Future shock is a reminder that change can be tough to handle and that individuals need to be prepared to adjust to the altering environment in order to make it through.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alvin Toffler somewhere between October 4, 1928 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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