“One more real-world aside: Should Europe envy the United States for its tech sector? No. Aside from the fact that Europeans are living well, tech generates a big negative externality, because among other things it generates tech-bro billionaires, who are corrupting our politics.”
From "Momo — oder Die seltsame Geschichte von den Zeit-Dieben und von dem Kind, das den Menschen die gestohlene Zeit zurückbrachte," by Michael Ende.
The best (childrens) book ever.
"A wise general makes sure to insult and humiliate allies before heading into battle"
- Sun Tzu