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At the end of chapter 5, Kean states, "The fighting there (Congo) is proof that in addition to all the uplifting moments the periodic table has inspired, it can also play on humankind's worst, most inhuman instincts." What did he mean by this statement? Aside for the example in this excerpt, where else have we seen this?
How can a balance between global demand for a resource and sustainable and responsible mining practices be determined ? Do we, the consumer, bear any responsibility?
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