Category Archives: The world we live in Now

Observations and reflections of sweeping change

A day in September

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Michaela

“What happens, changes what happens next” Sir Karl Popper A full issue of the New Yorker dedicated to 9/11 and how it changed New York, America and the world. The New Yorker, Sep 12, 2011 Enjoy !

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The megaphone

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Michaela

The media, war on terror and failing to ask the tough questions.

Posted in Breaking the mould | Tagged 9/11, fear, manipulation, media | 2 Comments

The Intelligence War

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Michaela

This is the story of the secret war behind the ‘war on terror’.

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By Kishore Mahbubani Dictators are falling. Democracies are failing. A curious coincidence? Or is it, perhaps, a sign that something fundamental has changed in the grain of human history. I believe so. How do dictators survive? They tell lies. Muammer Gaddafi … Continue reading →

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Inner work life

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Michaela

By Teresa Amabile Labor Day is meant to be a celebration of work. Yet, on this Labor Day, few have reason to rejoice. Even those who have jobs. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which has been polling over 1,000 adults every day … Continue reading →

Posted in The world we live in Now | Tagged Employment, Job satisfaction, Quality of life, United States, Work, Workforce | 1 Comment

Falling down

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Michaela

By Malcolm Fraser If the broad post-World War II prosperity that has endured for six decades comes to an end, both the United States and Europe will be responsible. With rare exceptions, politics has become a discredited profession throughout the West. … Continue reading →

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An unequal society

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Michaela

By Robert B. Reich THE 5 percent of Americans with the highest incomes now account for 37 percent of all consumer purchases, according to the latest research from Moody’s Analytics. That should come as no surprise. Our society has become more … Continue reading →

Posted in The world we live in Now | Tagged Barack Obama, Income, Medicare, Middle class, Unequality, United States, Wall Street | 2 Comments

Wag the dog

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Michaela

Is anyone surprised ?

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Eschew profit

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Michaela

By Clay Christiansen Steve Jobs retires as the CEO of Apple with a reputation that will place him amongst the pantheon of history’s great global business leaders. Many people have written about what makes Jobs and Apple special, but I … Continue reading →