Society of Esteem

September 2020 I posted this entry first in July 2011, and it somehow looks more possible now with the internet playing such a more significant part in our lives. However, looking at the rise of the far-right and their connected insane politicians, I doubt we could get there any time soon. July 2011 By accident,…… Continue reading Society of Esteem

Topic Tuesday ~ A little about Tolpuddle Martyrs and the Matchgirls strike

One last post about trade unions and again a little less opinionated 😉 May 24th, 2016 I have used the previous two Tuesday’s to offer my thoughts on how workers today seem to think about their rights and Trade Unions. One point I have made is the fact that employees do not appear to remember…… Continue reading Topic Tuesday ~ A little about Tolpuddle Martyrs and the Matchgirls strike

Topic Tuesday ~ More Thoughts on Trade Unions

As I wrote last week, I think it is more important than ever to unite and support unions so our working rights are not slowly taken away. So I re-post a short series I did in May 2016 about trade unions. This week I am not as opinionated as last week :-). May 10th, 2016…… Continue reading Topic Tuesday ~ More Thoughts on Trade Unions

Topic Tuesday ~ Trade Unions and why you should join

I posted this series in May 2016, but I feel it’s more important than ever to reiterate the importance of Unions for worker’s rights. I apologise in advance to anyone who likes to have a take-away. In this piece, I am very opinionated 🙂 May 3rd, 2016 On Sunday was “Labour Day” or “International Worker’s…… Continue reading Topic Tuesday ~ Trade Unions and why you should join

Just can not forget that idea of a new vision/ Kann einfach die Idee einer neuen Vision nicht vergessen

June 2020 Yes, it keeps creeping up on me: that need to imagine this planet in better shape and as a good home for all of us. Over the years, I looked into different models of society and have written about ideas I have how the world would be fairer for all of us. The last…… Continue reading Just can not forget that idea of a new vision/ Kann einfach die Idee einer neuen Vision nicht vergessen

Blast from the Past: Societies come and go/Gesellschaften kommen und gehen

September 2019 I start to think we are at the very end of ours…. August 2017 I have been wondering about this topic a lot lately. And the question still remains: May 2011 I do not assume we want to think about this: There have been great cultures like the Romans, the Babylonians, the Mayans…… Continue reading Blast from the Past: Societies come and go/Gesellschaften kommen und gehen

Imagine…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOgFZfRVaww video credit: John Lennon via EMI on YouTube Hello good people of the blogosphere, how are you faring? I hope life is treating you well and if not you know my good vibes are on your side. Not quite sure how to start this post even though I have started it several times over…… Continue reading Imagine…

Blast from the Past: Altruistic Economy/ Altruistische Oekonomie

This entry was first posted in June 2011 Robin Upton is creating an internet gift economy and researches Altruism which he combines with the so-called “Altruistic Economy”. He is a consultant and researcher born in 1970. Here are some of his ideas and insights. It is by no means conclusive and he says about his theories…… Continue reading Blast from the Past: Altruistic Economy/ Altruistische Oekonomie

Blast from the Past: About John Holloway and ways to a new society/Ueber John Holloway und Wege in eine neue Gesellschaft

August 2017 More about my research into new forms of society from 2011 May 2011 Today I tried to find out more about John Holloway who’s theories are one root of the “Solidaritaets-Gmbh (Solidarity- corporation limited)” that I was writing about yesterday. I found an article on libcom.org in which he tries to explain his…… Continue reading Blast from the Past: About John Holloway and ways to a new society/Ueber John Holloway und Wege in eine neue Gesellschaft

Blast from the Past: Inclusive Democracy/ Umfassende Demokratie

This entry was first posted in June 2011: Inclusive Democracy is a political project as well as a political theory. It’s basics were found by Takis Fotopolus who is a political philosopher and economist. It was further developed by him and other writers of the magazine “Democracy and Nature” which was followed by “The International Journal…… Continue reading Blast from the Past: Inclusive Democracy/ Umfassende Demokratie