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Beyond human security — Astra Taylor on The Age of Insecurity (Massey Lecture 4)

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Desert Childhood Memories and Conservation Ethics

A nostalgic journey through the speaker's childhood in the Arizona desert, detailing unique flora and challenges of desert living. Reflecting on the conservation ethics instilled by their grandmother, the chapter explores concepts of private property, pollution, and the tragedy of the commons. It ultimately advocates for communal resource management and the importance of solidarity in building a sustainable future.

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