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Sinopessimism

The affective architecture of post-growth China: from cruel optimism to utilitarian resignation.

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Nov 16, 2025
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Edited by Luca Salvemini
No. 137 - November 16, 2025

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An article published in Bloomberg recounted the story of Wang Peizhi, the young man who died…

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