Building resilience from "summary" of The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein
The idea of "building resilience" is often presented as a positive and necessary response to disasters and crises. It is a concept that emphasizes the importance of preparing for and mitigating the impact of shocks and stresses. However, in the context of disaster capitalism, the concept of resilience takes on a different meaning. Instead of focusing on empowering communities and ensuring their ability to withstand and recover from shocks, the emphasis is on exploiting crises for profit and control. In the aftermath of a disaster or crisis, vulnerable communities are often left in a state of shock and disarray. This is the perfect opportunity for corporations and governments to swoop in and implement their own agendas under the guise of "building resilience." These agendas often involve privatizing essential services, deregulating industries, and implementing austerity ...
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