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This is a wonderful book. The only thing holding it back from 5 stars in my opinion is it has a slightly more pessimistic view of humanity than I can accept. While it is critical of corporations and states, it seemed to bestow even more malign agency on individuals. And while occasionally mobs and individuals can be driven to horrific acts, I think this book portrays a much more selfish and sociopathic humanity than exists in reality. While there are times and places to point the spotlight on th
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