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Naomi Klein on her doppelganger (and yours)

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Effect of Platforms and Tools on Personal Transformation

Most people are unaware of how platforms and tools are changing them, being blinded by the conveniences and entertainment these tools offer/nAt this stage, social media platforms have become less fun and more grim, driven by a fear of being replaced and rampant insecurity/nThe act of self-performance and the creation of idealized versions of ourselves through branding and physical appearance contribute to the shrinking of our collective canvas for change/nTo address the crises we face as a society, it is essential to engage in collective projects and actions rather than solely focusing on personal self-optimization/nThe excessive time spent on self-optimization limits our ability to see and connect with others, hindering our potential for collective empowerment and social change

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