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“The Amazon is not just a set of trees. It is a set of 25 million people. If we don't create real economic opportunities for them, the practical result is to encourage disorganized economic activities that results in the further destruction of the rain forest.”

Quote by Roberto Unger

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Roberto Unger is a renowned philosopher born on March 24, 1947. His research spans across various fields including political philosophy, legal philosophy, and social theory, having a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and the social sciences. more

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