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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
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Kropotkin: The Pioneer of Mutual Aid
This chapter explores the life of Peter Kropotkin, a Russian revolutionary and scientist who challenged the notion of competition in nature through his studies in Siberia. Highlighting his discoveries of mutual aid among animals and his subsequent radicalization, the narrative reflects on his journey from aristocracy to advocating cooperative principles in society.
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