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“Many Indians have told me that the most basic difference between Western and indigenous ways of being is that Westerners view the world as dead, and not as filled with speaking, thinking, feeling subjects as worthy and valuable as themselves.”

Quote by Derrick Jensen

Book:The Culture of Make Believe
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The Culture of Make Believe

This book delves into the influence of fictional stories on societal norms and cultural development, examining how make-believe shapes our understanding of reality and our place in the world. more

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Derrick Jensen
Derrick Jensen

Derrick Jensen is an American author, environmental activist, and speaker. His work primarily focuses on environmental justice, social justice, and the impact of humans on nature. Jensen is known for his radical writing style and critical analysis of environmental destruction. more

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