Emerging from the current crisis, what kind of state can be envisaged that could do the opposite of this consciousness deflation, by enabling and encouraging an empowered citizenry, and harnessing public intelligence, creativity and ingenuity for the common good?
The joys of bread rising far to fast through a warm autumn night is…this post.
Political leaders must have expert knowledge on many topics and near-perfect recall. No naps allowed and no room for error.
TS regular Maggie with an excellent analysis of the challenges facing men in a society in transition and what that means for the fight against racism.
What have we become?
Welfare benefits and how you provide for the disadvantaged is one of the primary distinguishing features of the difference between the left and right of the political spectrum. Here is a proposal on how to make sure that the wealth of society is better distributed. It would require consensus from most people to implement as it would fundamentally change the fabric of society.
The suspension of normal democratic processes in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake should be an occasion to pause for thought in the light of likely future events.
