A Neurophilosophical Inquiry into the silent Systems endangering Our Survival.

The Monopoly Effect uncovers the subtle yet pervasive influence of competitive, individualistic, and monopolistic socio-economic structures on the architecture of human consciousness. Drawing from neuroscience, philosophy, and behavioral science, this work reveals how our systems have conditioned us to normalize rivalry, reward selfishness, and erode the very foundations of collective well-being.

Through this neuro-philosophical lens, author Urs Beck offers more than critique. He exposes a generational loop in which humanity has become both an agent and prisoner of its own decline. At the core of this investigation lies a radical proposition:

What if the way we live is not inevitable, but learned? And what if it can be unlearned?

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First Digital Edition, July 2025