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I think there's a real tension between capitalism and morality. That's not to say these systems aren't powerful and useful, but to assume that capitalism can somehow assure moral behavior or character, that's just a pipe dream.

Michael Pollan

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Michael Pollan
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: February 6
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