Food for thought … [T]he economists’ tragedy: The ambition to create the ultimate model results in a theory of human behaviour which cannot hold unless the humans populating the model operate like inanimate algorithms following slavishly a particular script. The moment you introduce creativity and a capacity to subvert the
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On “the Poodles of Power”
by Adam Curtis
Continue readingThe network of global corporate control
“The structure of the control network of transnational corporations affects global market competition and financial stability. So far, only small national samples were studied and there was no appropriate methodology to assess control globally. We present the first investigation of the architecture of the international ownership network, along with the
Continue readingLeftist debate on politics and power
A fascinating exchange of ideas on, amongst other things, the limits of the Occupy movement and the need to explore ways to bring about change of (not in) the system through the exercise of political power. Protests alone are an important start but, according to expert leftists and activists will
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Via Pulse Some got it right though … See also here and here [via Media Lens]
Continue readingFree to be Human
An Interview with David Edwards
Continue readingJack Layton, R.I.P.
Sadly, a wish not granted. I don’t always think that one voice can make a difference, but his voice did. It’s up to us now.
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“[T]he most exciting new political dynamic” in the US today – Ralph Nader
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“WikiLeaks has broken not just a barrier of secrets but more, pertinently, the barrier of privilege. In one foul swoop we the public have got (only) a mere glimpse into a world where dictators sit down with the representatives of democracy to discuss new wars, heads of state premeditatedly plan to fake ignorance before their […]