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From Engineer to Counterculture: A Journey of Disillusionment
This chapter chronicles the journey of an individual who shifted from engineering to the vibrant counterculture of 1960s London, engaging in communal living and social innovation. As he navigates the complexities of alternative lifestyles and faces disillusionment, significant experiences—like a fire in his cave and a transformative trip to Christiania—highlight the tension between his aspirations for a sustainable life and the constraints of society.
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