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“We can live a more relaxed life. We can accept that our decisions aren't rational, that we are always conditioned by society; that we lose something every time we choose something else, and that we can't truly control the consequences of our decisions.”

Quote by Renata Salecl

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Renata Salecl is a Slovenian philosopher recognized for her work in critical theory, particularly in the areas of feminism, postmodernism, and psychoanalysis. Born in 1962, she has made significant contributions to contemporary philosophical discourse with her insightful analyses of power, desire, and social structures. more

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