Abundance vs. Reality: A Critical Examination

This chapter critiques the notion of abundance as a guiding vision for progressive politics, exploring ambitious projects like vertical farming and advanced pharmaceuticals. It emphasizes the discrepancies between high-tech solutions and pressing societal issues, questioning the feasibility of implementing such ideals amidst declining state capacity. Through a satirical lens, the discussion highlights the contradictions of relying on wealthy individuals for systemic change while ignoring broader issues of inequality and resource distribution.

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