To Generalise is to be an Idiot. William Blake on politics, disillusionment and abstraction
Inner Life, Talks and Thoughts
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Politics, Abstractions, and Alienation
Politics often fixates on abstract concepts like the economy, such as interest rates and inflation, viewing them as real entities rather than statistical constructs. This emphasis on artificial constructs alienates people, disconnecting them from the direct impact on their lives. As political leaders focus on these abstractions, the public feels a growing sense of alienation, realizing the disconnect between these statistics and their daily experiences.
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