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Aeon 8/5/2025

The rewards of ruin

By Luke Kemp • 1 min read
Philosophy

Societal downfalls loom large in history and popular culture but, for the 99 per cent, collapse often had its upsides - by Luke Kemp Read at Aeon]]>.

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