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Living in the Darkest Timeline: A Conversation with Bram Gieben

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Disillusionment and Activism: Reflections on Political Movements

This chapter examines the intricacies of political movements, particularly the Occupy movement and the challenges of sustaining political momentum in the face of disillusionment. It reflects on historical activism, the disheartening rise and fall of figures like Jeremy Corbyn, and critiques contemporary approaches like the BDS movement. The discussion underscores the fragmentation within the millennial left and questions the effectiveness of activist participation in an increasingly complex political landscape.

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