Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World Book by Naomi Klein

Important points:
-No need to read the book, but the audiobook is available for free on Spotify (Premium)
-If you cannot access the audiobook, you can access the following resources to get a pretty solid idea of the author's main points in the book:
20-minute TED Radio hour clip
When Naomi Klein's doppelganger fell down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole : NPR
YouTube Interview with Naomi Klein on Doppelganger with Salon.com
[Naomi Klein on her "Doppelganger" and navigating the far-right mirror universe | Salon Talks (youtube.com)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrzTKOXesYI)
News article
Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein review – a case of mistaken identity | Naomi Klein | The Guardian
Blinkist summary of key points
Doppelganger Summary of Key Ideas and Review | Naomi Klein - Blinkist
-I can provide a summary of the author's main ideas at the meetup for those who have not read the book. I may provide an infographic beforehand to summarize the author's main points, but don't get your hopes up! ;)
-We are meeting at Resto Vego on St-Denis at 6:00 pm. I will be downstairs in the corner to your right. The table says "reserved" and there is a green frog stuffed animal holding a heart (kind of hard to miss!)
-Resto vego is a vegetarian buffet restaurant, they have a great buffet and coffee. The manager doesn't allow people to bring food to eat from outside into the restaurant.
-No meetup fee! 😊😃😀

About the book:
Naomi Klein was bombarded with hate mail and death threats during Covid because people thought she was actually Naomi Wolf, which encouraged her to write Doppelganger.

Doppelganger explores the interplay between identity, capitalism, and the climate crisis. The book delves into the idea of the "doppelganger" as a metaphor for the duality of modern life—how our personal identities often clash with the demands of a consumer-driven society. Klein examines how this dissonance affects our perceptions of self and our actions toward environmental sustainability.
Key themes include:

1. Identity and Consumption: The book critiques how capitalism shapes our identities, leading to a disconnection from authentic selves.
2. Climate Crisis: Klein argues that the urgency of the climate crisis demands a re-evaluation of our values and priorities.
3. Activism and Resistance: She emphasizes the importance of collective action and grassroots movements in addressing systemic issues.
4. Cultural Narratives: Klein analyzes how stories and narratives influence our understanding of identity and our relationship with the planet.

Overall, Doppelganger encourages readers to confront the contradictions within themselves and society, advocating for a more cohesive and sustainable way of living.

Hope to see you soon! :)