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002 – Building Community Power in a Failing System (with Raymond Wei)

Better Future with Michael Mezz

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Hyper-Normalization and the Future of Capitalism

This chapter examines the concept of hyper-normalization in contemporary America, drawing parallels with the end of the Soviet Union. The speakers discuss systemic corruption, environmental degradation, and the challenges of envisioning alternatives within capitalist structures. They challenge prevailing notions about wealth, happiness, and consumption in the context of creating a more equitable future.

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