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The Years of Lead Paint (Or Why There Will Be More Tesla Car Bombs)

It Could Happen Here

CHAPTER

Neoliberalism and Induced Helplessness

This chapter examines the impact of neoliberalism on individual agency and societal structures, highlighting the phenomenon of 'induced helplessness' that fosters dependency on experts and markets. It explores the implications of globalization, political paralysis, and the need for collective action to reclaim agency in an increasingly complex and oppressive environment.

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