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Creative Refusal: Culture as a Political Project

Google LM generated: David Graeber explores the concept of "culture as creative refusal," arguing that many cultural forms arise not organically but as conscious rejections of other cultures' values.  The essay proposes that understanding history requires recognising these acts of cultural rejection and their ongoing influence. The author ultimately suggests that the seemingly disparate elements of Malagasy culture are better understood as a unified, defiant response to external powers.

The Dangerous Myth of 'Taxpayer Money'

GoogleLM generated podcast. This article argues that using the phrase "taxpayer money" is harmful because it perpetuates a myth that only certain groups of people contribute to society, particularly wealthy, white, and male individuals. The author contends that the phrase reinforces the idea that taxation is theft, and that government spending is somehow stealing from “taxpayers” rather than utilising public money for the benefit of everyone.

Jason Stanley’s book How Fascism Works

NotebookLM generated podcast.  Fascist politics uses nostalgia and fabricated narratives of a glorious past built on “traditional values” to garner support for its authoritarian and hierarchal ideology. T

The Case for a Job Guarentee

This paper from the Dr. Tcherneva proposes a policy solution to the problem of involuntary unemployment in the United States: the Job Guarantee. This comprehensive policy document explores the concept, objectives, and design features of the JG program, arguing that it is a superior policy option to the current system of unemployment benefits.