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Paradise Poisoned: How Utopias Fall Apart

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Isolation and Intrusion

This chapter explores the struggles of a couple, Friedrich and Dora, as they attempt to forge a life on a remote island while navigating the complexities of their relationship and the challenges of their environment. The arrival of new neighbors and media attention complicates their pursuit of solitude, ultimately exposing the fragility of their aspirations and the difficulties of escaping civilization.

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