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Jason Hickel on how degrowth will save the world (part one)

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Unveiling the Dark Histories of Capitalism and Colonialism

Exploring the apocalyptic impact of climate breakdown globally, the chapter exposes the connection between capitalism's growth imperative, historical peasant revolts, and the violent process of enclosure that birthed a landless proletariat. It compares the violent pasts of the Soviet Union and capitalism, urging a critical examination of both for a more just future. Unpacking the intertwined legacies of colonialism and capitalism, the narrative highlights how exploitation and colonization in the global south were essential for the north's economic growth.

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