Power and profit structures're out of cahoots with current technology. Aware of new inventions, corporations put them aside, waiting for competitive … - John Cage

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Power and profit structures're out of cahoots with current technology. Aware of new inventions, corporations put them aside, waiting for competitive reasons until they're obliged to use new gimmicks.

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About John Cage

John Cage (September 5, 1912 – August 12, 1992) was an American composer. A pioneer of chance music, electronic music and non-standard use of musical instruments. Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avantgarde and, in the opinion of many, the most influential American composer of the 20th century.

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Pen Names: Cage, Jr., John Milton
Alternative Names: John Milton Cage Jr. John Milton Cage, Jr. John Milton, Jr. Cage J. C.

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