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Four Illich Conversations, Part 1: Cayley & Hine

The Ferment

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Thinning Care and the Role of Prayer

In this chapter, the speakers explore the concept of thinning care out into a feeling and discuss the role of prayer in caring. They reflect on Ivan Illich's perspective on care and the importance of truly feeling the horror and helplessness of others. The chapter also highlights Illich's concept of epistemic sentimentality and discusses the phrase 'the corruption of the best is the worst.'

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