Category Archives: Capitalism

Alternatives to Killing People for the Economy

Posted on May 16, 2020 by

Originally posted on Cynthia Kaufman:
As the U.S. begins to reopen after being shut down to protect us from spreading Covid-19, many people are beginning to talk about a choice between what is good for the economy and what will…

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Are corporations psychopaths?

Posted on March 11, 2020 by

In my reblog of Paul Handover’s post a couple of days ago I made a comment about the ‘psychopathic creed of the corporations: profit at any cost‘. I’d like to back that up with some facts…. Here’s a definition of … Continue reading →

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What on earth are we going to do?

Posted on March 9, 2020 by

Originally posted on Learning from Dogs:
A very powerful essay from George Monbiot. Today and tomorrow I am posting essays that have nothing to do with dogs! Today, I am sharing George’s gloom about the future, tomorrow I am sharing…

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What are the top three risks to business this year?

Posted on February 3, 2020 by

Originally posted on Learning from Dogs:
Another essay that is nothing to do with dogs! I have long been a subscriber to The Conversation. They seem to be politically neutral as well as giving permission for their essays to be…

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Join the Amazon Boycott!

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

Pages Unbound asked the question recently ‘How can Barnes & Noble save themselves?‘ and offers a variety of solutions to the problem. Of course the issue isn’t one faced just by Barnes & Noble, it applies to all vendors of … Continue reading →

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Fooled by familiarity

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

I’ve long had a fascination with illusion. The subject of change blindness excites me; it impacts upon many aspects of existence. A thread on Learning from Dogs the other day reminded me again of this phenomenon. An understanding of how … Continue reading →

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What goes around, comes around

Posted on January 11, 2015 by

Who controls the money supply? This is a fascinating subject. Incredibly, while people believe that they understand how money works, the vast majority don’t appreciate the reality. The documentary ‘97% Owned‘ (below) highlights the fact that if we continue as … Continue reading →

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Truth, honesty, and loss

Posted on November 11, 2014 by

Dear Paul, A few days ago, you asked: Wherein lays the truth? I believe that the crux of the matter lies in one of the quotations you offer: “… we are in a generational struggle to defend the principles of … Continue reading →

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Capitalism vs The Climate

Posted on November 8, 2014 by

I believe myself to be a realist. I have no doubt that many who know me would scoff at this, having long ago slotted me firmly in the ‘pessimist’ pigeonhole. Nevertheless, my weeks of late seem to be full of … Continue reading →

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This changes everything

Posted on October 28, 2014 by
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