whocares Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 http://www.storyofstuff.com/Let me know what you think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerikaner83 Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 does it ever get funny?Squeaker lost interest after 1:00, me after 2. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTigggers Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Same here after 3 min it stoped playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverCynic Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 No, it's not intended to be funny. It's a highly polished version of some of the same stuff that's been said since at least the 70's, fundamentally correct, but biased without appearing so to the extent of implying current leaders are responsible or the creators of the current system. It also makes the usual mistake of distinguishing a difference between the people and corporations, when all people either work for the government or some corporation, and that job and livelihood is available to the extent that your corporation does well. Overall I think it was very good and smart, and there's definitely a lot to think about, but it is rife with oversimplifications and the technology section was laughable. It also often draws specific conclusions for every point, when each is subject to debate. It's a nice tidy package. The summary is the appearance of suggesting alternatives by saying how it could or should be, but is not realistic about the consequences on the economy. It is also true that things can't continue the way they are now indefinitely. We have the wolf by the ears... can't hold him forever and can't let go. She is in a very unique position for her perspective, as she works in the industry of ideas, ie no pollution or toxic byproducts in fabrication, and would not be affected by any changes she would deem as positive. She has a certain luxury to examine and mine reality for a series of negatives to exploit. Her exploitation for gain is ironically of the same stuff that drives industry as it is. There is no lack of irony in this or any other political dissertation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverCynic Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 .... but then she quoted Chavez and lost all credibility, earning a delete from favorites. The END. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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