In this short RSA Animate, radical sociologist David Harvey asks if it is time to look beyond capitalism, towards a new social order that would allow us to live within a system that could be responsible, just and humane. View his full lecture at the RSA. Download a transcript of this video (pdf).
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An A1 PDF is available at the CognitiveMedia homepage.
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Are there not two basic choices? Let the unemployed starve, as Russia did in the 90´s, or provide basic resources to all. Well, governments could consider reducing the use of technology to create more jobs, or hope that someone invents a star-drive so we could expand capitalism to other planetary systems... but realistically, any solution will be the solution of necessity versus interests. You could imagine that the wealthy and the western governments have the power to decide, but perhaps what will happen is that they will be unable to control the millions of unemployed and angry people that have been made "redundant" by technology or by market changes, and as a result, as is happening in Spain, the governments will have to extend the welfare support to the long-term unemployable to prevent social chaos and resulting destabilizing violence. The human race has the technology and resources to feed and clothe everyone, so the human race has many options to decide. The problem is that when "democracies" are controlled by the rich and powerful, they rarely make good long-term decisions, leaving necessity to shape our future.
Can't wait for Part Two - Let me know when you have the solution
An excellent talking piece. Might inspire discussion on solutions.
Engaging multi-media approach. The visuals are world-class, relevant, witty, and supportive of the vocals. What a great way to get a message to a brain!