People think there's some real subversive thing playing against whoever it is; a lot of it is just people who want to go along and get along. And they also want to make money. And the bottom line is, they're going to put out as much stuff as they can - stupid, banal stuff that makes money.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It argues that most people follow the crowd to avoid trouble and make money, not out of true rebellion.
- In plain terms
- Most people just want to fit in and earn cash, not really fight the system.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware when conformity is just for profit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you making money just to fit in?
- When did you last resist the crowd?
Another view
Sometimes going along is a necessary survival tactic.
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