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Submitted by halcyon.admin on 17 June 2013

A lot of the political discussions of the day seems to presume that our civilisation's problem is one of power imbalance and collective political and social will (or lack thereof). Their premise seems to be that with the right people in power and the right re-balancing of power (political/legal, economic, police/military, and ideological/media, all could be right with the world. These arguments seem oblivious to the reality that, in our complex modern world, no one is in control. Not the government. Not vested interests of the left or right in the US. Not the global corpocracy. No one - Dave Pollard http://howtosavetheworld.ca/2011/04/27/theres-something-happening-here-…

On Systems

Submitted by Halcyon In Kal… on 17 October 2012

So are we all really being watched over by "machines of loving grace"? If you've never seen the documentaries by Adam Curtis, full as they are of quirky and strangely compelling arguments, patterns and links between the seemingly unlinked, then sit back, ingest a huge pinch of salt, take it all in and think for yourself.

Imagining Rome reborn Halcyon Imagines 19 March 2012

What did ancient Rome look like in A.D. 320?  Rome Reborn is an international initiative to answer this question and create a 3D digital model of the Eternal City at a time when Rome’s population had reached its peak (about one million) and the first Christian churches were being built.

On Fascism

Submitted by Halcyon In Kal… on 13 January 2012

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Calling for a re-evaluation of what we label fascism, a recent book argued that, by using the word as a synonym for anything that is undesirable, we are blinded to the examples around us of real fascism from both Left and Right wing governments. 

Geopolitical trends, 2011

Submitted by Halcyon In Future on 30 May 2011

The future of global power is likely to include more South-to-South development strategies, new issues in territory and sovereignty, and the potential for the collapse of states.

For example, imagine a world with a strong China reshaping Asia; India confidently extending its reach from Africa to Indonesia; Islam spreading its influence; a Europe replete with crises of legitimacy; sovereign city-states holding wealth and driving innovation; and private mercenary armies, religious radicals and humanitarian bodies playing by their own rules as they compete for hearts, minds and wallets.

Identifying the climate challenge for the private sector

Submitted by Halcyon Identifies on 27 May 2011

A recent study into adapting to climate change showed that it is no longer an issue for governments to resolve alone.  The private sector needs to be more involved in making decisions too.  Natural resource constraints, manufacturing or logistical interruptions, and financial or economic crises mean the private sector has to take action.

Business trends, 2011

Submitted by Halcyon In Future on 19 May 2011

During the 2011 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, CNBC hosted a full-panel debate engaging business and political leaders in a televised discussion entitled 'The West Isn't Working', foreshadowing many of the economic problems that would hit the U..S and, in particular, Europe, during 2011.

 

Quote 2100

Submitted by halcyon.admin on 8 April 2011

When you leave government your IQ goes up by 30 points - George Tenet, former US CIA director

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