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The control of knowledge is the crux of tomorrow's worldwide struggle for power in every human institution.

Alvin Toffler

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Alvin Toffler
Age: 87 †
Born: 1928
Born: October 4
Died: 2016
Died: June 27
Futures Studies
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Writer
New York City
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