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...Baby Patrick Fiorello Ginsburg has a most unusual code number. It is J64:Med23:G 13 and, in one man's brave new world, it will determine not only what Patrick eats and learns but also what his privileges and punishments will be (see BEHAVIOR, "Rx for Democracy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Letter From The Publisher: Apr. 13, 1970 | 4/13/1970 | See Source »

Patrick Fiorello Ginsburg is a hypothetical young man of indeterminate age. His E.Q. (Ethnic Quotient), however, can be precisely and succinctly stated as J64:Med23:G13. Translated, that signifies that he is 64% Jewish, 23% Italian (the "Med" standing for Mediterranean ancestry) and 13% Irish (Gaelic). Of what use to Ginsburg is his E.Q., which, if the "New Democracy" prevails, will be attached to him at birth and govern his role in society for the rest of his life...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Behavior: Rx for Democracy | 4/13/1970 | See Source »

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