The playwright understood something about the economic reasoning of such an innovation, however, for if the futurists and techno-utopians once imagined that machines would do all of our dreary work to free us to be artists, writers, and musicians, the opposite is now the case.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Techno-utopians point out that, historically, advancements have led to the explosion of huge new business sectors and jobs.
School arts programs with healthy budgets for every student are integral to our local communities and give inspiration to the next generation of creative dreamers.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Hadestown is comprised of two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.
Dear Coop Members, In pursuing their anti-member campaign, some of the general coordinators have become ideologues, eager to twist facts, abuse their power, and disable member participation.
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Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Surely, even the most fervent ideologues could chill out on July Fourth.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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