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In any institution-factory, university, health center, or whatever-there are a variety of interests that ought to be represented in decision-making: the work force itself, the community in which it is located, users of its products or services, institutions that compete for the same resources. These interests should be directly represented in democratic structures that displace and eliminate private ownership of the means of production or resources, an anachronism with no legitimacy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of diverse interests being represented in decision-making processes within various institutions.
Noam Chomsky argues that in any institution, be it a factory, university, or health center, it is crucial to include the perspectives of various stakeholders, such as employees, the surrounding community, and users of services. He stresses that genuine democratic representation is necessary to replace outdated systems that prioritize private ownership, which he deems illegitimate and unfit for modern society.
Themes
DemocracyRepresentationInterestsDecision-MakingCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about community health initiatives, this quote can illustrate the need for stakeholder input.
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