A global awakening is necessary to challenge power structures from "summary" of The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins
The global awakening I'm talking about is more than just a simple realization that things aren't quite right. It's a deep understanding that the power structures that govern our world are fundamentally flawed and built on exploitation and deception. This awakening is necessary because these power structures - the corporations, governments, and financial institutions that control so much of our lives - rely on our ignorance and complacency to maintain their grip on power. They rely on us going about our lives, unaware of the ways in which we are being manipulated and exploited. But once we become aware of the true nature of these power structures, once we see them for what they really are, we can begin to challenge them. We can start to question the narratives they spin and the actions they take. We can demand transparency and accountability. We can refuse to participate in systems that harm people and the planet. We can create alternatives that prioritize people...
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