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Debt has its origin in inequality, suppression, and war

Debt has its origin in inequality, suppression, and war

David Graeber – Debt

At first the polemic style is charming, but over-all the writer’s objective to crush the system by his brain power is poorly executed and overlooks too many credible alternative lines of argument.

Our democratic system is not ready to deal with technological innovation

Our democratic system is not ready to deal with technological innovation

Jamie Bartlett – The people vs Tech

Summary of how tech firms form a risk for democracy, but without a thorough assessment of how technology itself can be applied to improve the democratic process.

Naomi Klein – No is not enough

Naomi Klein – No is not enough

All “progressives” should unite against Trump, who’s communication strategy is that of a WWE wrestling star.

Solid analysis of politics and mass communication ends in a disappointingly polarized plea for “us v. them”-thinking.

Richard Evans – The pursuit of power

Richard Evans – The pursuit of power

The 19th century saw the birth of many aspects that still define our world today; from the end of feudalism to the birth of modern democracy and from the death of god to the emergance of Medicine as a scientific discipline.

Masterful balance between major developments and impact on human scale.

Cathy O’Neil – Weapons of Math Destruction

Cathy O’Neil – Weapons of Math Destruction

Sound Math +Dubious Incentives = Potential Trouble

An overdose of righteous indignation makes the writing less compelling.

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