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A market economy cannot thrive absent the well-being of average people, even in a gilded age.

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Jaron Lanier
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: May 3
Artificial Intelligence Researcher
Businessperson
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Computer Scientist
Essayist
Programmer
University Teacher
Writer
New York City
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