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“The question is why one should be so inwardly preoccupied at all. Why not reach out to others in love and solidarity or peer into the natural world for some glimmer of understanding? Why retreat into anxious introspection when, as Emerson might have said, there is a vast world outside to explore? Why spend so much time working on oneself when there is so much real work to be done?”

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Book:Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America
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Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America

This book delves into the consequences of an overly optimistic mindset, exploring how the relentless promotion of positive thinking may have detrimental effects on society. more

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Barbara Ehrenreich
Barbara Ehrenreich

Barbara Ehrenreich is an American political figure born on August 26, 1941. She is known for her activities in labor movements, social justice, and gender equality. more

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