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“That's why there is such alienation, depression, and despair in our society - because the means we're employing doesn't lead to the ends we desire, no matter how hard we work, nor how much "stuff" we accumulate.”

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Tim DeChristopher

Tim DeChristopher is an American activist known for his protest during a federal land auction in Utah in 2008, where he intentionally bid on parcels to block fossil fuel extraction. His actions drew public attention to issues of environmental justice and climate change. more

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