“Much of what ails our modern life is exactly because we reduce the val...” — Zeynep Tufekci Quote

“Much of what ails our modern life is exactly because we reduce the value of a human being to a number, say salary or consumer power.”

“In the Middle Ages, psychosis may have involved visions of the devil, snakes, or witches. In the 21st century, it can involve dressing in pseudo-combat gear, donning numerous high-powered rifles, and walking through a public place in a blaze of violence.”

“If some people fly, any virus can get to any country.”

“I also believe that it's the right thing to do, to maintain strong consumer confidence in our food systems. And I believe that the consumer should have strong confidence in our food systems.”

“You get more irrationality within the family and in consumer behavior than you get, say, in the behavior of firms in their purchases.”

“If you think you know the consumer better than anyone, then you're in real trouble. So we take a close watch. You spend time in stores.”