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Ep 2: The Three Stories of Our Time

We Are The Great Turning

CHAPTER

Challenging Prevailing Narratives of Consumerism and Militarism

The chapter explores how society's focus on consumerism and militarism perpetuates a harmful way of life, ignoring broader dimensions of existence. It delves into the two contrasting narratives - one emphasizing industrial growth at any cost and the other highlighting the damage human activities have wrought on the planet, leading to a realization of global crises and the need for collective action.

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