OPINION. Courage. Because Brazil is not “that”
There is an impressive number of people who are uncomfortable with those who were inconsolable with the election result. The argument usually comes wrapped in serenity: no use suffering, Brazil has always been like this, governments pass, companies continue to operate and life goes on. It seems like wisdom. In good measure, it is rationalized resignation. Luiz Gustavo Bichara published an article in this Brazil Journal entitled Courage.…
A article by Luiz Gustavo Bichara, published in Brazil Journal, has sparked a debate about the impact of government decisions on Brazil's economy and society. The author argues that while governments can make a difference, their impact may not be as significant as people think, and that Brazil's problems are deeply ingrained in its culture.
However, the article's author disagrees, stating that governments can have a significant impact and that institutions created by humans can be changed. The article also criticizes the idea of "determinism cultural", arguing that culture is not fixed and can be changed through human action.
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