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Psychocinema w/ Helen Rollins

Žižek And So On

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Education's Illusion: Capitalism, Debt, and Social Promise

This chapter explores the intricate interplay between education and capitalism, highlighting how the belief that education can resolve social issues is complicated by systemic exploitation and inequality. It critiques the illusion of meritocracy in higher education, revealing how it contributes to graduate overproduction and mounting debt.

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