> "If a person works on order, we may admire what he does, but we despise what he is. Because he is a machine." > Source: [Chomsky quoting Von Humboldt](https://youtu.be/3fQroFeoD9U?t=285) > “ The degree of workers control at the elite level is quite substantial.” > Source: [Chomsky on “controlling your work”](https://youtu.be/sSSCWAjsc7M?si=1QnflkPvw8XVwHVF) Over here, Chomsky is referring to the science department of fancy universities as the elite level- This kind of Friedum available to the elite beats working on command, even at 1/10 of the wage because you get to work on your own ideas With the caveat that you need to apply for funding, but he considers that a small issue. Today, this privileged position is the closest to the enlightenment view that you are not working on coercion or command. # Next notes [[7a Bill Watterson]] [[7b Habits of highly creative]] [[7c Human Qualities I like]] [[7d Freedom of speech]]