Quoting Ran Prieur

the world is ruled by the stories the elite have to tell themselves to feel like they’re the good guys. These stories include: that global-scale decisions must be made from the top (or center); that political stability is more valuable than political participation; and that anything you can call “economic development” is good.

— Ran Prieur

12:55pm on August 21, 2024.


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