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Moises naim born july 5, 1952 is a venezuelan journalist and writer. Why would mark zuckerberg recommend the end of power. From boardrooms to battlefields and churches to states, why being in charge isnt what it used to be by moises naim. Political and economic reform is at the top of national agendas around the world.
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