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Milton Friedman

The greatest advances of civilization, whether in architecture or painting, in science and literature, in industry or agriculture, have never come from centralized government.

Milton Friedman

Architecture

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Milton Friedman is saying that major progress in fields like architecture happens when people work independently rather than being controlled by a central government. He believes that innovation and creativity thrive better outside of government direction.

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