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Carbon Bros and Climate Change - Daniel Waite Penny

The Mythic Masculine

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The Illusion of Aspiration and Economic Dominance

This chapter examines how the concept of meritocracy supports economic and societal domination, particularly benefitting billionaires while creating an illusion of aspiration among the less affluent. It critiques the language of energy dominance used by political leaders, highlighting its role in maintaining existing power dynamics.

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