The author uses ‘ironic’ in the third paragraph to point out that
Explanation:
Option 1 is incorrect. The passage does not refer to social contact or isolation as ironic. Eliminate option 1. Option 2 is correct. The third para states clearly – “As for what staunches creativity, that’s easy, if ironic. It’s the very institutions that we build to manage, exploit and perpetuate the fruits of creativity.” Retain option 2. Option 3 is incorrect. The author nowhere states any correlation between large creative population and creativity being stifled. Eliminate option 3. Option 4 is incorrect. The passage does not state that the creation of bureaucracies is ironic. Eliminate option 4. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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