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The quote contrasts two eras by their dominant mindset. It suggests that the late twentieth century was shaped by looking ahead to the future, while the twenty-first century is shaped by focus on the present. The wording frames these attitudes as defining features of their time.
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Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to Douglas Rushkoff.
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About Douglas Rushkoff
Douglas Rushkoff is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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