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Taking a Second Shot at Democracy
Written by SlokSecond chances are hard to get. And when they do come they are burdened with the nostalgia of a failed past, hopes for an aspirational future, and tinged with a splash of careless apathy that banks on a third chance if this second one is missed as well. Nepal is now […]
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Economía plural como plan alternativo de desarrollo en Bolivia
Written by Lucia QuerejazuAbstract: Bolivia is in need of economic growth and the presente governmet is very aware of it so they have thought of a new way to create economic growth by maintaining traditional production systems and making a stand in regards to sustainability and the protection of mother earth. However, seven […]
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TPP: A Powershift of a Different Kind
Written by MoriokaA few years ago, the concept of “the 99%” entered mainstream parlance. It’s a bit of an ironic expression because quite frankly the missing 1% refers to those with the money and the power and leaves the rest of us, the 99%, very much like mere puppets on strings moving […]
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The Day of the Dead – a shot of new life for the Mexican economy
Written by arzabaEvery year in early November, the “Day of the Dead” is celebrated in Mexico. It’s a public holiday that reflects a mixture of pre-Hispanic festivities from the Aztecs, combined with the Catholic influence of All Souls’ Day brought in by the Spanish conquest. This day is one of Mexico’s most […]
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Final Globalization & Internet Workshop: Transatlantic relations under the shadow of surveillance
Written by Daniel RothThe forthcoming transatlantic free trade agreement (TTIP = Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) between the USA and the European Union was the main talking point of the final workshop of the Internet and Society Collaboratory’s 9th initiative jointly organized by Future Challenges.org and the Internet and Society Collaboratory. Held on […]
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The Future of Corporate DNA
Written by Max WebsterThe 2012 U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney may have drawn guffaws and jeers for his wide-grinned proclamation that “corporations are people,” but there is some truth in that comment. At least in spirit. It’s no secret that the United States government is largely driven by the aims and actions of […]