"Considering that our culture invented napalm and nuclear weapons, I'm not sure we're in a position to judge the smaller scale violence of other cultures."
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John Zerzan was born in Salem, Oregon, United States on August 10, 1943. He is widely known as an influential contemporary anarchist and primitivist philosopher and is one of the most prominent advocates for the philosophy of anarcho-primitivism. This ideology operates under the belief that civilization is inherently oppressive and measures should be taken to return humanity to a more hunter-gatherer type lifestyle, considered more 'natural' and free.
Throughout his career, Zerzan has written a number of books criticizing agriculture, art, and technology, and arguing for a return to hunter-gatherer societies. Among the most notable are 'Elements of Refusal', 'Running on Emptiness', and 'Future Primitive and Other Essays'. His thought has heavily influenced the anarchist movement, specifically contributing to its more radical, anti-civilizational currents. His critiques of technology, civilization, and language have sparked debates within anarchist circles and have led to the development of factions within anarchism.
Date of Birth: August 10, 1943
Country of Birth: United States 
Political Ideas: Anarcho-primitivism
Quotes Available: 2
