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Kropotkin's "The Conquest of Bread"

Kropotkin’s "The Conquest of Bread" advocates for a society organized around voluntary cooperation and shared resources, where goods are produced collectively and distributed based on need. Rejecting capitalism and private property, he envisions a world where industries are managed democratically by workers, leading to abundance and eliminating poverty. He argues that technological progress and human compassion can create a just, egalitarian society, removing the need for money and hierarchical authority. Essentially, Kropotkin believes that by working together and sharing what we produce, society can satisfy everyone’s needs peacefully and fairly.