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Bury the chains
Book • 2005
Bury the Chains chronicles the late 18th- and early 19th-century anti-slavery movement in the British Empire, highlighting key figures like Thomas Clarkson and William Wilberforce.
The book explores the campaign's tactics and setbacks, ultimately leading to the abolition of slavery in 1838.
It also draws parallels with modern social justice movements, showcasing the pioneering methods used by the abolitionists.
The book explores the campaign's tactics and setbacks, ultimately leading to the abolition of slavery in 1838.
It also draws parallels with modern social justice movements, showcasing the pioneering methods used by the abolitionists.
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as a book about the ending of slavery in the British Empire.


Elizabeth Gilbert

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#751: Elizabeth Gilbert and Jack Kornfield
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, highlighting it as a story that shows small groups of thoughtful citizens can massively change the world.


Rutger Bregman

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You’re Not Wasting Time, You’re Wasting Your Life | Rutger Bregman (PT. 1)
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as a case study of one person's role in launching a successful abolition movement.


Ryan Holiday

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Here’s How You Take Back Your Time | Become Dangerously Persuasive With These Books
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as a book about Thomas Clarkson's work in abolishing slavery.


Ryan Holiday

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Why Everything is F*cked | Mark Manson
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in a discussion about Thomas Clarkson and the abolition of slavery.


Ryan Holiday

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Lowercase stoicism Vs. Uppercase Stoicism | Angela Duckworth
Recommended to read about the first time in human history when people advocated for the rights of others.

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Is Your Life Morally Ambitious Enough?
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in discussion of the abolitionist movement.


William MacAskill

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Will MacAskill on Creating Lasting Change
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in relation to Thomas Clarkson's abolitionist work.


Ryan Holiday

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Kermit Roosevelt III on Theodore Roosevelt And Cultural Movements (PT 2)
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as a book about the British Empire's abandoning of slavery.


Tristan Harris

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533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology
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when referencing the West India Committee wanting to get ahead of the abolitionist tide.


Adam Johnson

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Episode 224: Corporate Self-Regulation and the Fine Art of 'Preempting" Public Outrage








