self-sufficiency
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The Whole Earth Catalog, founded by writer and editor Stewart Brand, promoted ecological knowledge and self-sufficiency, but was still a compendium of things to buy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday that he says will mark a vital step towards the continent's self-sufficiency in fuel.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Its scripture-heavy programs stress sobriety and transition to self-sufficiency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The release of Chinese artificial-intelligence model Kimi K3 earlier this month raised questions about China’s increasing self-sufficiency in advanced technology, even as the U.S. attempts to curb its access to top tools.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Growing up on Euclid Avenue, I’d been taught that self-sufficiency was everything.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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