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If the Economy is Good, Why Do We Feel So Bad? with Kyla Scanlon

Factually! with Adam Conover

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Dystopian Reflections on Social Progress

This chapter delves into the cautionary themes in Octavia Butler's 'Parable of the Sower,' relating its speculative societal dynamics to present-day socioeconomic issues. The discussion highlights the necessity for political action and investment in social infrastructure to avoid dystopian futures while recognizing the disparity between technological advancements and social welfare.

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