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escape from freedom

a false solution to an individual’s problems of loneliness and isolation, in which he or she seeks refuge in social conformity. See also identity need. [defined by Erich Fromm]

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December 7th 2024

input

input

n. the signals fed into a communication channel together with the energy put into a system. In the context of the interaction between a person and a computer, input usually refers to data or instructions fed into the computer. Compare output.