When the academics separated the socio-political-economic realm of our lives into 3 distinct institutions of study they lost their awareness of what goes on in the real world.
Talk of colonialism in Gaza and its legacy leads to an assumption that Palestinians represent colonialism. People who have entered Palestine for centuries have always met other people living there. People who moved about, but people lived there, even if they roamed somewhat. It is hard for me to think of present day people as colonial.
This was a very interesting discussion. Hearing other points of view about the economy is essential to change the perception that it is the only way we can create wealth. Another vision is that of degrowth as presented by the economist Timothé Parrique https://timotheeparrique.com/about/. The HEC Montreal, a reputable business school teaches the concept so it is not impossible to integrate it in our societies. https://www.hec.ca/en/profs/yves-marie.abraham.html It is a chance to redefine humans as more than labour and consumers.
Thanks Anand for posting this. As bad a life is at the moment The Stiglitz conversation gave to me some positive vibes - it feels as if he speaks with humanity in mind - seriously!
When the academics separated the socio-political-economic realm of our lives into 3 distinct institutions of study they lost their awareness of what goes on in the real world.
Talk of colonialism in Gaza and its legacy leads to an assumption that Palestinians represent colonialism. People who have entered Palestine for centuries have always met other people living there. People who moved about, but people lived there, even if they roamed somewhat. It is hard for me to think of present day people as colonial.
Excellent post. I would love to read a conversation between Anand and Rev. William Barber for another take on this essential topic.
This was a very interesting discussion. Hearing other points of view about the economy is essential to change the perception that it is the only way we can create wealth. Another vision is that of degrowth as presented by the economist Timothé Parrique https://timotheeparrique.com/about/. The HEC Montreal, a reputable business school teaches the concept so it is not impossible to integrate it in our societies. https://www.hec.ca/en/profs/yves-marie.abraham.html It is a chance to redefine humans as more than labour and consumers.
Thanks Anand for posting this. As bad a life is at the moment The Stiglitz conversation gave to me some positive vibes - it feels as if he speaks with humanity in mind - seriously!