Stealing wisdom, stealing seeds: the neem tree of India becomes a symbol of greed
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The neem tree of India has many uses. Its seed contains azadirachtin, a chemical compound used in medical products. Accessing this has been known to Indians ages ago at virtually no cost. Western chemical companies accessing and profiting from the neem tree have made what had been a free source of medicine now exorbitantly priced.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1996
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Wisdom for Dummies
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Issues concerning the growing popularity of philosophical enlightenment books are discussed, with focus on how people remain unfulfilled because of their unwillingness to adapt themselves to the wisdom.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2000
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Article Abstract:
Issues concerning the growing popularity of philosophical enlightenment books are discussed, with focus on how people remain unfulfilled because of their unwillingness to adapt themselves to the wisdom.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2000
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