I read the first few sentences of this article and immediately thought to myself, “Yup, this is the world we now live in. Attention spans are dwindling.” And since Monday was back to work for many of us, I figured it was timely. The piece… Read More
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World after capital
Albert Wenger is currently in the process of writing a book called World After Capital. The book isn’t finished yet. It still exists in a crude rough draft form. But already he has made it freely available online. You’re also welcome to comment and contribute… Read More
Should Switzerland adopt an unconditional basic income guarantee?
On June 5, 2016, Switzerland will become the first country to hold a national referendum on the introduction of an Unconditional Basic Income. The proposal is essentially an income guarantee that would ensure everyone in the country is paid a minimum after-tax amount of 2,500… Read More
America needs a new map
Parag Khanna recently published an article in the New York Times calling for a new map for America. Here’s why: “The problem is that while the economic reality goes one way, the 50-state model means that federal and state resources are concentrated in a state… Read More