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The Elusive Quest for Peace
For centuries, humanity has dreamed of a world free from war. The Enlightenment, with its promise of reason and science guiding us to peace, seemed to offer the key. However, the bloodiest conflicts in human history followed, revealing that the Enlightenment’s vision was deeply flawed. This blog post explores why the quest for peace has… Read More The Elusive Quest for Peace
Hudson on the Bogeyman of Dedollarization
Not just Krugman, but many others have raised the spectre of impending collapse of the dollar, leading to hyperinflation in the USA, as a threat, in order to support more neocon policies, aimed at increasing concentrations of wealth and power in the hands of the top 1%. In this podcast, Michael Hudson debunks these myths,… Read More Hudson on the Bogeyman of Dedollarization
Hudson on Super Imperialism 3
Breaking Free from U.S. Financial Imperialism: A Path Forward for the Global South – excerpted from Michael Hudson’s book Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of the American Empire Introduction: Michael Hudson’s critique of U.S. financial imperialism extends beyond Europe and Russia to the Global South. In this final blog post, we explore Hudson’s insights into how… Read More Hudson on Super Imperialism 3
Hudson on Super Imperialism 2
This is the second post in a sequence explaining post WW2 USA strategies for global dominance. For the previous post, see: Hudson on Super Imperialism 1 U.S. Financial Strategies for Global Dominance Introduction: Michael Hudson, in his podcast and writings, provides a profound critique of the U.S.’s economic and financial strategies that have underpinned its global… Read More Hudson on Super Imperialism 2
Hudson on Super Imperialism 1
In this sequence of posts, I will present the contents of the video podcast entitled “Michael Hudson: Why the US has a unique place in the history of imperialism? ” For me, Hudson’s book Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of the American Empire was an amazing eye-opener, essential reading for anyone who want to understand… Read More Hudson on Super Imperialism 1
Our Meaningless Modern Lives: Part 1
The Most Valuable Kind of Knowledge These lectures aim to provide the reader with knowledge. But what is knowledge? Our lives consist of a small number of infinitely precious moments. What makes it worthwhile to invest these moments in the acquisition of knowledge? Is it the kind of knowledge that can teach us how to… Read More Our Meaningless Modern Lives: Part 1
Nurturing Prosperity: What Development Economists Can Learn from Mothers
Introduction: Expanding on the “infant industry” metaphor, this article explores the lessons that development economists could learn from the way mothers nurture and encourage the growth of their children. While traditional views focus on penalties and corrections, this motherhood approach emphasizes encouragement and building on inherent strengths. This simple yet powerful metaphor sets the stage… Read More Nurturing Prosperity: What Development Economists Can Learn from Mothers
Enlightenment Epistemology and the Climate Crisis
Introduction At first glance, it appears that industrialization, with its rampant overproduction and overconsumption, stands as the primary antagonist in our climate crisis narrative. However, this surface-level perception overlooks a more profound shift that lies beneath: an epistemological revolution birthed in the European Enlightenment. This era marked a pivotal transition in our relationship with the… Read More Enlightenment Epistemology and the Climate Crisis
CAPITALISM, SOCIALISM AND DEMOCRACY 80 YEARS LATER: WEA WEBINAR MEETING
2024 WEA Conference: CAPITALISM, SOCIALISM AND DEMOCRACY 80 YEARS LATER: Looking at capitalism today in light of its past and possible future We are going to close the Discussion Forum https://capitalismanddemocracy2024.weaconferences.net/papers/ with a Webinar meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 27th, between 4:00 pm and 6.30 pm UK time zone. Platform: Google Meet (xef-kpdf-ibw)… Read More CAPITALISM, SOCIALISM AND DEMOCRACY 80 YEARS LATER: WEA WEBINAR MEETING
Positing Job Guarantee Antecedents – Part 2 of 2
By John Haly and Dr. Martha Knox-Haly, originally published at Auswakeup Media. We now go on to part two of our discussion of the concept of a “Mismatched Unemployment Inflationary Rate” (MUIR), which would use a federal job guarantee to bridge the gap between full employment policies and the inflationary risk associated with mismatched skills… Read More Positing Job Guarantee Antecedents – Part 2 of 2
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