Globalization never ended human cultural diversity, but it did transform ethnicity into another hobby… — David Brin
Globalization never ended human cultural diversity, but it did transform ethnicity into another hobby. Another way for people to find value in themselves, when only the genuinely talented can get authentic jobs.
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