Introduction: For the beauty of the Earth -- Part I: A sense of war. No time zones -- Iron men -- I think security is very tight, but I'm still concerned -- Part II: Islam is peace. Keep quiet and stay in your home -- I do break regulations -- Geronimo -- Part III: Growth, stagnation, and surplus. Our little, imaginary world -- The sign of autumn -- Borders, squares, real estate, streets -- Part IV: Impunity culture. The Iraq War debate did not take place -- Mom, can you not read over my shoulder? -- They do this all the time -- Epilogue: Reality principle

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