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“As it turns out, we don't "all" have to pay our debts. Only some of us do.”

Quote by David Graeber

Book:Debt - Updated and Expanded: The First 5,000 Years

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Debt - Updated and Expanded: The First 5,000 Years

This comprehensive work delves into the evolution of debt systems, examining their impact on societies, economies, and individual lives across five millennia. more

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David Graeber is an American anthropologist known for his research on economic anthropology, anarchism, and critical theory. His work explores the issues of economic relationships and power structures in modern society. more

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