Furthermore, Weber believed that rationality was useful for organizations to function effectively. He knew that even in modern societies, rationality would spread to more and more societies because it was necessary for organizations to function effectively. However, he also feared that it would increase the control of the individual and limit human action. These are some of the characteristics that Durkheim and Weber identified as distinctive of the modern era. The reason why these processes play such an important role in modern society is because they have helped society evolve and over time these processes have gotten better and better, helping society progress. For example, Durkheim's division of labor played a key role in solidarity, which was reflected in organic solidarity. It has helped societies evolve from simple to complex, leading to today's social integration. Perhaps without this change, society's social systems would not be as coordinated as in many societies. This has created a collective dependency to work with each other, which in the long run helps