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“The point of the exercise [torture] was getting prisoners to do irreparable damage to that part of themselves that believed in helping others above all else, that part of themselves that made them activists, replacing it with shame and humiliation.”

Book:The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

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The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

Naomi Klein's book delves into the history of economic shock therapy, analyzing how it has been used to advance capitalist policies in the wake of major disasters and conflicts. The book argues that these policies often exacerbate inequality and undermine democracy. more

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Naomi Klein

Naomi Klein is a Canadian author and activist recognized for her work on social justice and environmental issues. Born on May 8, 1970, she has authored several influential books that have gained international acclaim. more

“Every philanthropist, if she is paying attention, eventually becomes an activist. If we do not, we risk becoming codependent with power -- saving the system's victims while the system collects the profits, then pats us on the head for her service. We've become injustice's foot soldiers. In order to avoid being complicit with those upstream, we must become the people of And/Both. We must commit to pulling our brothers and sisters out of the river and also commit to going upstream to identify, confront, and hold accountable those who are pushing them in.”

Power Injustice Activism Philanthropy

Book:Untamed

Source: Untamed

“The world rising can put an end to anything: the murder of children whales elephants oceans. Get up. Roll over on that part of you that will not welcome recognize encourage or even see our rise. A compassionate roll: we must be done with cruelty especially to ourselves, to start again beaming like the sun; fresh. But a roll that shows we’ve reached the end of polite moves to repair and re-create the Earth, and will press hard on any parts of us even those we have loved, that insist on remaining oblivious and asleep.”

Poetry Consciousness Poem Activism Awakening Wokeness Obliviousness

Book:Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart

Source: Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart

“We become mirror image of those whom we blindly oppose. And we don't even realize it.”

Religion Politics Society Activism Ideology Orthodox Dogma Extremism

Author:Shunya

“Oneness has to be realized, not created. Those who try to create oneness in the world end up creating one more group, one more sect, one more division.”