Whatever Israel does, it enjoys military support and diplomatic cover from Western powers. What are the roots of this delusional state of mind, and how can democratic principles prevail for the good of all?
Will Technology Save Us?
“We can choose to keep shooting up the curve of exponential growth, bringing us ever closer to irreversible tipping points in ecological collapse, and hope that technology will save us. But if for some reason it doesn’t work, then we’re in trouble.” (Jason Hickel)
The Almighty Pillars of Power
“Whether you want to get the villagers on your side against a bloodthirsty dictator or force McDonald’s to add healthy options to the dollar menu, you have to know which pillars you need to jostle.” (Srdja Popovic)
Dream Big, Start Small
The success of activism depends on the balance between how broad your cause might be and the small battles you can win. This chapter draws the lessons from four world-renowned examples of such successes.
Change the Goal
Conventional economics has no goal except one by default: indefinite growth. In nature, this is the principle of cancer. To get back to health, it is time to give the economy a more meaningful purpose.