"It is always the task of the intellectual to “think otherwise.” This is not just a perverse idiosyncrasy. It is an absolutely essential feature of a society."
An absolutely essential feature of a society if the society is to survive,yes. -- Me Again
Why should the intellectuals think for me? I can think for myself. -- Joe, Rochester, MI
The intellectual generally has the higher education, broad experience, and the ability to view the interaction of the masses non-biased, versus the emotional passion of the limited common indivdual, without these traits. -- rb, Mountain Grove
It's always important for everyone to think otherwise. -- Anonymous