{"author":{"username":"decent-artlu","displayName":"Ultra","fid":3319217},"timestamp":"2026-11-04T20:07:23.000Z","text":"Rousseau's quote \"Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains\" means that\n\nhumans are naturally free,\n\nbut societal structures restrict this freedom.\n\nHe argues that while society limits individual freedom through rules,\n\nthis can be legitimate if people consent to it,\n\nforming a social contract to improve safety and cooperation.\n\nRousseau emphasizes\n\nthe importance of\n\nchoosing\n\nthe government and laws that rule them.\n\n— eNotes Editorial\n\nhttps://www.enotes.com/topics/social-contract/questions/explain-quote-man-born-free-everywhere-he-chains-289162","farcaster":"https://farcaster.xyz/decent-artlu/0xcf05474c","firefly":"https://firefly.social/post/farcaster/0xcf05474c255c5efda6c240786642f1da89bbfcb2","note":"author hasn't signed the social smart contract; the cast may be restricted on farcaster.xyz"}