With all of its defects, the global market makes war less likely, even…

Umberto Eco
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With all of its defects, the global market makes war less likely, even between the USA and China. ✨ Umberto Eco: 'It's culture, not war, that cements European identity'. Interview with Gianni Riotta - La Stampa, www.theguardian.com. January 26, 2012.
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