The Muslim scholar and philosopher discuss the power of popular dissent and the limits of peaceful protest.
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Slavoj Zizek: Capitalism with Asian values
The philosopher discusses the momentous changes taking place in the global financial and political system.
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