Trapped: Life under Security Capitalism and How to Escape It
Review ★★★★☆
A thought-provoking and powerful read. This book prompted me to reflect deeply on some of my own life choices and the reasoning behind them. The authors take a bold, unapologetic stance on the meaning of security and how it shapes our world.
They explore the concept of security capitalism—a system where security is commodified, leading to the privatization and militarization of public spaces. The result is a society that feels increasingly unequal, controlled, and exclusive. And the most unsettling part is that we’ve played a role in building these constraints ourselves.
It’s a short but impactful read, and I found it both eye-opening and engaging.
ISBN: 1503632962