Dissecting digital capitalism 3

How do you want your planet served? You may recall the following from an earlier chapter: โ€˜There is no nation on earth where itโ€™s version of The Dream speaks to โ€“ not even implies โ€“ that there are, or will ever be, systemic impediments to the legitimate accruing of wealth. The Dream alleges that anyone … Continue reading Dissecting digital capitalism 3

Extract from Mythic Dreams – why modern capitalism’s pursuit of growth is a sin

Ch 2:  A Haves and Have Nots World A much greater hunger In 1800, the worldโ€™s population was about 1.36 billion. If we are to believe statistical analysis, most people lived, in income terms, relatively similar lives.ย  According to Gapminder statistical analysis (admittedly conjectural, given that data before 1900 is โ€˜highly uncertainโ€™) the worldโ€™s poorest … Continue reading Extract from Mythic Dreams – why modern capitalism’s pursuit of growth is a sin