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Dig: Death and Life Under Capitalism w/ Sarah Jaffe

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Grief, Politics, and the Human Experience

This chapter explores the deep connections between personal loss and societal injustices, highlighting how grief can be both an individual and collective experience. It examines the impact of capitalism on mourning, emphasizing the tension between productivity and the necessity for shared vulnerability in the face of tragedy. Through reflections on historical and contemporary struggles, the discussion illuminates the urgent call for resistance against systemic oppression and the role of collective grief in fueling political activism.

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