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IAmDUnbreakable started the discussion Core Books on Civic Intelligence & Local Empowerment in the forum Civic Intelligence and Local Governance 4 weeks ago
Core Books on Civic Intelligence & Local Empowerment
1. Civic Intelligence – Douglas Schuler
Why read it:
This is the foundational text on civic intelligence as a concept. It explores how communities can collectively solve problems and engage in democratic life with creativity and critical thinking.2. Rules for Radicals – Saul Alinsky
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IAmDUnbreakable started the discussion Top Books for Food and Energy Independence in the forum Food and Energy Independence 4 weeks ago
Top Books for Food and Energy Independence
🌱 Food Independence Books 1. “The Resilient Gardener” by Carol Deppe
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Focuses on growing staple crops (potatoes, corn, beans, squash, eggs) for long-term survival and nutrition.
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Excellent for small-scale growers looking to feed families year-round.
2. “Gaia’s Garden” by Toby Hemenway
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A friendly introduction to permaculture—designing gardens…
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IAmDUnbreakable started the discussion Top Books on Mutual Aid & Resource Sharing in the forum Mutual Aid and Resource Sharing 4 weeks ago
Top Books on Mutual Aid & Resource Sharing
🧩 1. Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution by Peter Kropotkin
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Why read it: This is the foundational text. Kropotkin, a 19th-century scientist and anarchist, argues that cooperation—not competition—is the driving force of evolution and survival.
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Key themes: Natural examples of mutual aid, historical models, critique of capitalism and Darwinism.
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IAmDUnbreakable started the discussion Books for Mental Sovereignty and Narrative Control, in the forum Mental Sovereignty and Narrative Control 4 weeks ago
Books for Mental Sovereignty and Narrative Control,
I. Recognizing Manipulation and Propaganda 1. Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
Explains how media—especially television—has turned information into entertainment, weakening public discourse.
2. Propaganda by Edward Bernays
A classic from the “father of public relations” that outlines how elites use media and psychology to shape mass…
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IAmDUnbreakable started the discussion Books for Learning About Digital and Data Autonomy in the forum Digital and Data Autonomy 4 weeks ago
Books for Learning About Digital and Data Autonomy
1. The Age of Surveillance Capitalism
By: Shoshana Zuboff
Why Read:
A groundbreaking, academic yet readable book that explains how tech giants extract behavioral data and monetize our lives. Zuboff introduces the concept of “surveillance capitalism” and its consequences for personal freedom and democracy.📘 Best for understanding the economic…
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IAmDUnbreakable started the discussion Top Book Recommendations for Critical Thinking Education in the forum Critical Thinking 4 weeks ago
Top Book Recommendations for Critical Thinking Education
1. Critical Thinking by Richard Paul & Linda Elder
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Why it matters: It’s the foundational textbook in critical thinking circles.
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Best for: Teachers, homeschoolers, and workshop leaders.
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Teaches: Core concepts like clarity, accuracy, relevance, and logic. It’s practical, not just theoretical.
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IAmDUnbreakable started the discussion Books for Personal Financial Sovereignty in the forum Financial Sovereignty 5 weeks ago
Books for Personal Financial Sovereignty
1. Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez
Why read it: Teaches how to align your spending with your values and escape the “9-to-5 until you die” system.
Focus: Conscious money tracking, redefining wealth, freedom from consumerism.2. The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
Why read it: Straightforward guide to… Read more
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