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Ep 115: Seeing Like a State

Everything is Everything

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Echoes of Change: Ideas and Interactions

This chapter examines the evolution of ideas and their cultural significance, drawing comparisons to the influential music of Velvet Underground. It reflects on the interpersonal dynamics among historical figures and the delayed journey of engaging with an impactful book, illustrating the relationship people hold with their readings. Additionally, it critiques grand schemes in urban planning and social engineering, emphasizing the failures that can arise from top-down approaches to societal improvement.

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