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The structure and function of the corporate organism (2000)
- joshjkim 12y agoNot a rebuttal but rather an extension that has been on my mind for some time: how does PN's theory of the self-preserving and self-perpetuating (are those different?) nature of a corporation fundamentally differ from the nature of any other power-gathering institution, individual or social? Consider his clever summary: "Externalize risk and perpetuate wealth for shareholders." Now replace shareholders with whatever individual/group that a given institution is set up to serve the interest of (honestly shareholder still works, though maybe interest-holder is closer) - I would even venture to include non-profits and charities. An interesting history, and useful narrative.