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The Parallax View #133: Giorgio Agamben

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Exploring the Influence of Ivan Illich on Care and Compassion

The chapter discusses Ivan Illich's criticism of the institutionalization of care by the Christian church, emphasizing the importance of genuine human connection in caregiving. It also delves into the concept of coercion in society, particularly in forced care scenarios like vaccination mandates, highlighting the encroachment on individual freedoms in the name of compassion.

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