Kleptotoxicity: The Hidden Toxicity of Theft in Human, Social, and Environmental Systems
The word kleptotoxicity is not yet a mainstream academic or dictionary term, but it carries powerful meaning when broken down into its components. Derived from “klepto” (Greek: kleptein, meaning “to steal”) and “toxicity” (the state of being harmful or poisonous), the term can be interpreted as the destructive, poisonous consequences of stealing. Unlike the simple…