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The Law of Raspberry Jam: the wider any culture is spread, the thinner it gets
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"The Law of Raspberry Jam: the wider any culture is spread, the thinner it gets"

- Alvin Toffler

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The Law of Raspberry Jam, as created by Alvin Toffler, is a metaphor for the concept that when a society is spread out too widely, it loses its original essence as well as becomes diluted. This is due to the fact that when a society is spread to a broader target market, it is commonly streamlined and also adjusted to fit the requirements of the brand-new audience. This can result in a loss of the original values as well as customs that made the culture one-of-a-kind. In addition, when a culture is spread too commonly, it can end up being fragmented and lose its feeling of unity.

The Law of Raspberry Jam is a reminder that societies need to be shared as well as celebrated, however that it is very important to be mindful of just how far it is spread out. It is important to preserve the original values as well as traditions of a culture, as well as to ensure that it is not watered down or streamlined too much. By doing this, we can make sure that cultures stay lively and also distinct.

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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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