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John Zerzan
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1943– · American anarchist and primitivist philosopher and author

Also known as: Джон Зерзан, جون زريزان, 约翰·泽赞, Зерзан, Зерзан, Джон, 約翰·哲忍

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Known works

  • Questioning Technology
  • Elements of Refusal
  • Against Civilization
  • Twilight of the Machines
  • Running on Emptiness