Promising “democracy, development, free markets, and free trade” to the world in the wake of 9/11, the U.S. administration unwittingly made the case that market fundamentalism contradicts democracy.
Democracy’s Perversion
The United States is used to equating being “the greatest power in the world” and a democracy. But which is it? How and why a constitutionally limited government would turn into a superpower?
Everything Is Connected
Natural sciences regularly provide new data showing that the world exists as an interconnected system. This lays the ground for a post-capitalist ethic, reflected in the long-ignored wisdom of indigenous people.
Myth in the Making
For better or for worse, myths have always been used to cement societies. What was the effective role of the “War on Terror” narrative after 9/11 and why is the American public so prone to endorse myth making?
Vision of Tomorrow
After finding something small but popular to rally around, the cause needs a vision of tomorrow that speaks to people’s needs. This transition was notably illustrated in the Maldives when the local dictator was ousted in 2008.